Harshananda Weerathunga v. S.S.K. Aviruppola et al. – SC SPL. LA. NO. 29/2012-2012

In the case between Harshananda Weerathunga (on behalf of Sandasi Pinimuthu Weeratunga) and S.S.K. Aviruppola (Principal, Vishaka Vidyalaya) and others, the court addressed the issue of whether special leave to appeal should be granted against the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Case No — C.A. 186/2010 (Writ). It was determined that no basis existed to grant special leave to appeal, reaffirming the principle that appellate intervention requires substantial grounds, and mere dissatisfaction with a lower court’s decision is insufficient. Reliance was placed on established procedural standards for the grant of special leave, underscoring that unfounded applications are subject to refusal without an order for costs.

Amaratunga J. — Upon hearing the arguments from both petitioner and resp