K.M.S. Bandara vs Air Marshal D.L.S. Dias and others – CA WRIT APPLN. NO. 388/2020-2021

In the case between K.M.S. Bandara (Petitioner) and Air Marshal D.L.S. Dias, Commander of the Air Force, and others (Respondents), the Court addressed an application seeking Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The Petitioner’s Counsel moved to withdraw the application, and the Respondents, represented by the Senior State Counsel, raised no objection. It was determined that, upon the motion for withdrawal and the absence of opposition, the application be dismissed on a pro-forma basis. This outcome affirmed the procedural principle that a party may withdraw an application with leave of court, resulting in dismissal without adjudication on merits. The decision was rendered in open court, reflecting adherence to established judicial procedur