P.T. Grabriel Dias vs Nandasiri Jeromius Dias – 645/2000-2012

In the case between P.T. Grabriel Dias (Plaintiff, represented by Indrani Dias under Power of Attorney) and Dedimuni Lalitha Iranganie De Silva (Defendant-Appellant), among others, the court addressed the issue of whether the appeal filed by the Defendant-Appellant could be withdrawn upon application by the appellant’s counsel. It was held that the withdrawal of the appeal was permissible where such application is made and no objection is raised by the respondent. The holding reaffirmed the principle that appellate proceedings may be formally concluded by withdrawal at the instance of the appellant, provided no opposition arises, in accordance with established procedural rules. The decision followed accepted practice emphasizing that appeals may be disposed of summarily without costs when