N.L.D. Ariyaratne and Kahawatte Plantations PLC and others – SC SPECIAL LA NO. 85/2012-2012

In the case between N.L.D. Ariyaratne and Kahawatte Plantations PLC, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether Special Leave to Appeal should be granted against the Court of Appeal’s order dated 16.3.2012. It was held that no sufficient basis existed to grant Special Leave to Appeal, reaffirming the principle that appellate relief is discretionary and not granted without compelling grounds. Reference was made to the arguments presented by both parties, with the Court emphasizing the requirement for a substantial legal basis to intervene in appellate matters.

Amarathunga J. — After considering submissions from both parties, it was determined that no ground existed to warrant the grant of Special Leave to Appeal against the lower court’s order. Consequently, the application was dism