Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kadana v. Sadarajage Sunil Silva – CA PHC 128/2019-2019

In the case between Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Kadana, and Sadarajage Sunil Silva with Sangarajage Don Maleesha Malshani as the registered owner (appellant), the appellate court addressed the issue of a pending appeal under section 331 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1999. It was determined that the appellant sought withdrawal of the appeal, and permission for such withdrawal was accordingly granted. The court held that procedural disposition at the appellate stage is permitted when an appellant elects not to pursue the appeal, reaffirming the principle that procedural finality governs appellate jurisdiction in such circumstances. This outcome confirms that, subject to procedural compliance, the appellate forum can allow a party to conclude proceedings without adjud