Dharmalingam Dharmadevi vs Hon.Attorney General – CA PHC APN 30/2012-2012

In the case between Dharmalingam Dharmadevi (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the issue concerned an application to transfer the main case from one court to another. It was held that, due to the absence of the petitioner and lack of supporting representation at the hearing, the application was dismissed. This outcome reaffirmed the principle that applications must be actively supported for judicial consideration. The decision emphasized procedural adherence, demonstrating that failure to prosecute an application justifies its dismissal.

Ranjith Silva J. — It was determined that the proceeding constituted an application to transfer the main case from one court to another. Upon finding that the petitioner was absent and there was no representation or support for the