The case of Bulankulama and Others v. Secretary, Ministry of Industrial Development (2000) 3 SLR 243, commonly known as the Eppawala Phosphate Case or Eppawala Case, stands as a landmark environmental...

Human rights are generally referred to as inherent, inalienable, interdependent and indivisible rights of mankind. What does that mean?  Human Rights are Scholarly Opinions  “Human rights...

Introduction to IP Law Intellectual Property law (IP law) deals with the protection of the creative, innovative and intellectual works of individuals. IP law plays a vital role in today’s...

Medical negligence has become a growing area of concern in Sri Lanka’s healthcare and legal landscape. In this article, we explore a landmark case on medical negligence in Sri Lanka that has...

In one of Sri Lanka’s most significant environmental law cases, Ravindra Gunawardena Kariyawasam v. Central Environmental Authority and Others – widely known as the Chunnakam case or the...

The Jana Ghosha case stands as a cornerstone in Sri Lanka’s constitutional law, particularly concerning the right to freedom of speech, expression, and peaceful assembly. This landmark Supreme Court...

Imagine a world where international human rights treaties, designed to protect individuals, are rendered powerless within a nation’s borders. What happens when a country’s legal system clashes with...

Introduction The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, in Kayas v. Nazeer and Others, dealt with a dispute regarding possession and restoration of property under the Primary Courts Procedure Act. The...

The case of Podi Menika vs Heen Menike is a fascinating exploration of several key legal principles, including laesio enormis, unjust enrichment, and the requirements for proving the...