Rathnapura Hospitals and Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd vs. DFCC Bank PLC – CA WRIT/0470/2022-2023

In the case between Rathnapura Hospitals and Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd and DFCC Bank PLC, the court considered the issuance of writs of certiorari and prohibition under Article 140 of the Constitution. The principal issues revolved around the granting of interim relief and the procedure for addressing a Preliminary Objection with related counter-objections. It was determined, upon review of submissions and oral arguments, that a prima facie case existed necessitating further judicial scrutiny. Reliance was placed on the urgent need to prevent prejudice, with directions for immediate notice to the respondent and communication of the interim order at the cost of the petitioner. The judgment reaffirms the procedural principle that preliminary objections and main reliefs can be considered sequent