Mahalekamge Abhaya Ranjini Mahalekam vs M.I.R.V. Amarawansa Gunasekera et al. – CA DCF/1102/98-1998

In the case between M.I.R.V. Amarawansa Gunasekera (Plaintiff-Respondent) and Mahalekamge Abhaya Ranjini (9th Defendant-Appellant), the court addressed the issues of whether multiple lands could be partitioned under one action and the correct determination of inheritance and title under Kandyan Law, specifically regarding the impact of Deega marriage on a daughter’s share in property inherited from the mother. The holding confirmed that partition under one action is permissible where a common pedigree is established, and that daughters are not excluded from inheritance regardless of Deega marriage. This position reaffirmed the principle that devolution of property under Kandyan Law does not bar daughters married under Deega from inheritance when tracing title from the mother. The court rel