Pradeep Hemantha Chrisanthas Ratnayake vs. Sanath J. Ediriweera and others – CA WRIT/APPLICATION NO.0291/2023-2023

In the case between Pradeep Hemantha Chrisanthas Ratnayake (Plaintiff) and multiple respondents including Sanath J. Ediriweera, Mrs. S.M. Mohamed, and others, the court addressed the issue of whether interim relief in the nature of Writs of Certiorari and Mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka should be granted. It was held that a prima facie case for interim relief had been established, warranting further judicial review and immediate issuance of notices to the respondents. The principle reaffirmed is that a threshold of judicial scrutiny must be met before granting interim orders in administrative and public law matters. This decision is rooted in constitutional provisions and underscores the procedural safeguards in granting interim relief and notification of partie