Prof. P. Wikramagamage Vs. University of Peradeniya and others – CA WRIT 280/2009-2009

In the case between Prof. P. Wikramagamage, Department of Geography, University of Peradeniya, and the University of Peradeniya and others, the issue concerned the withdrawal of CA Writ Application No. 280/2009 by the petitioner. The court determined that, upon a motion by the petitioner’s counsel to withdraw—with no objection from respondent’s counsel—the application could be withdrawn, leading to its pro forma dismissal. This holding underscores the principle that a writ application may be withdrawn at the petitioner’s instance when there is no opposition from the respondents, affirming procedural flexibility in the disposal of writ matters as per established court practice. This outcome reinforces the procedural discretion of the court in managing interlocutory motions where there is no