Mohamed Hilmy Rashad Ahamed.. – CA BAL/40/2022-2022

In the case between Mohamed Hilmy Rashad Ahamed (Petitioner) and Mr. Kapila Bandara (Chief Inspector of Police, Gampola Police Station) and others (Respondents), the court considered the application for bail under section 15B of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 as amended. It was established that the petitioner, through counsel, sought to withdraw the application for bail. The application for withdrawal was granted, and the proceedings were accordingly brought to a close. The decision reiterates that upon an express wish for withdrawal by the applicant, a court may dispose of matters without further adjudication on merits, following established legal procedure.

Menaka Wijesundera J. — The findings established that the counsel for the petitioner commun