Buddhi Suranjaya Kaluthantri v. Urban Council, Panadura & 6 Others – CA PHC/APN/104/20-2020

In the case between Buddhi Suranjaya Kaluthantri and the Urban Council, Panadura & others, the court addressed the issue of whether a further affidavit filed by the Petitioner after the close of pleadings in revision proceedings could be accepted. It was held that the court has discretion to permit such affidavits where justice requires, reaffirming the principle that substantive justice should prevail over procedural technicalities. Reliance was placed on established case law and the application of the audi alteram partem doctrine, emphasizing that new material facts may be admitted if no prejudice is caused to the opposing party and an opportunity to respond is afforded. The decision underscores the court’s paramount obligation to adjudicate disputes based on their merits.

M.T. Mohammed