Case Analysis
The Supreme Court confirms that salt is legally a mineral and upholds the authority of Provincial Councils to impose mineral taxes within constitutional limits...
Can banks sue a guarantor? What does the law of guarantees say in Sri Lanka? Title: Mahasen Sampath Vithanage Happawana vs DFCC Bank PLCCase number: SC CHC Appeal 34/2017Decided on: 2026-05-26Before:...
Title: The Open University of Sri Lanka and others vs The Right to Information Commission and othersCase number: CA RTI 01/2024Decided on: 2026-May-08Before: Justice R. Gurusinghe, Justice Dr. Sumudu...
From final examination to 3 additional rears? The dispute explained. Title: Chanuth Thihansa Pathirage and others vs The Incorporated Council of Legal Education and othersCase No: CA/WRT/085/2026...
Can foreign divorces be recognized in Sri Lanka? Recognition of foreign divorce decrees within Sri Lankan law and the legal principles governing cross-border matrimonial disputes. Title:Ganegoda...
The Supreme Court’s decision in Centre for Environmental Justice v. Director General of Wildlife Conservation and Others marks an important development in Sri Lankan environmental jurisprudence...
The brutal murder of Sivaloganathan Vithiya shocked Sri Lanka and sparked nationwide outrage. Explore the legal background, key facts, court proceedings, and the landmark judgment surrounding the...
In Sri Lanka, disputes between musicians and artists over song ownership are more common than you think- raising the big question: who really owns the copyrights for music? In this case, the Supreme...
Title: Nuwan Bopage and others vs. Colombo Municipal Council and others Also Known as: Meethotamulla Garbage Dump Case or Meethotamulla CaseCase Number: SC FR 311/2015 & SC FR 318/2015Decided on:...