Buying land in Sri Lanka? Before paying a deposit, learn the 10 essential legal checks you should make - from verifying the title and ownership to checking for co-owners, mortgages, land restrictions...

Child Custody in Sri Lanka After Divorce Who Really Gets the Kids? When a marriage ends, one of the most difficult questions can be: who gets custody of the children? In Sri Lanka, child custody...

Receiving a legal notice in Sri Lanka can be unsettling, but it is not a court judgment. Learn what to do, how to check deadlines, understand the type of notice, gather evidence, and respond carefully...

Starting law school can feel overwhelming, but many of the challenges first-year students face are predictable. Discover the common mistakes to avoid, practical study strategies, and smart legal...

Can someone deny a contract after signing it? Learn what the Supreme Court says about contractual intention, evidence, and Letters of Demand...

Many people believe prostitution is illegal in Sri Lanka, but the law is more nuanced than most realise. Explore what Sri Lankan law actually says about prostitution, brothel-related offences, recent...

The Supreme Court confirms that salt is legally a mineral and upholds the authority of Provincial Councils to impose mineral taxes within constitutional limits...

Learn about children's legal rights, reporting procedures, legal remedies, and the laws that protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and public humiliation in Sri Lanka...

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:...