Kahapola Arachchige Prabath Anurada Nilupul Fernando vs. Urban Council Kesbewa, Piliyandala – COC/05/2018-2023

In the case between Kahapola Arachchige Prabath Anurada Nilupul Fernando and, among others, the Urban Council Kesbewa and Chairman of Urban Council Kesbewa, the Court of Appeal considered allegations of contempt of court under Article 105(3) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The issue concerned whether the respondent institution failed to show proper respect for court orders, amounting to contempt. After considering oral and written submissions, prima facie evidence was found to warrant the issuance of summons to the accused-respondent institution, directing them to show cause why they should not be punished. The case relied on the constitutional standard for contempt, emphasizing the significance of compliance with court orders in upholding judicial authority and the rule of law.

N. Band