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, and other potential issues.
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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.
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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 research tips that can help you build a strong foundation for your legal education.
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Can someone deny a contract after signing it? Learn what the Supreme Court says about contractual intention, evidence, and Letters of Demand.
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AI Pazz: One Platform for Case Law, Legislation & AI-Powered Legal Insights Written by: AI Pazz Legal Research Team Last updated: August 2026 Legal research has traditionally meant long hours searching through case law databases, cross-checking citations, and manually reading through judgments to extract the information that actually matters, the facts, the legal issues, the
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Clarence Wijewardene Copyright Case: The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, in a landmark judgment delivered on 23 May 2025, reaffirmed the importance of intellectual property rights by ruling in favour of the estate of the late Clarence Wijewardene, one of the country’s most celebrated musicians and composers. The case, brought by his widow Mrs. Sheela
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Sri Lanka’s “Carrom Board Case”: Top Ministers Jailed for Corruption In a landmark judgment on 29 May 2025, a Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo convicted two senior politicians in a corruption scandal widely known as the “Carrom Board Case”. Prosecuted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), the case involved
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University ragging in Sri Lanka has long been a serious concern, affecting the physical and psychological well-being of students. The issue has once again come into focus following a recent incident that has sparked public discussion and concern about the punishments for ragging in Sri Lanka. Understanding the punishments for ragging in Sri Lanka is
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Introduction The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, in the case of Niyakulage Dilruk Sanjeewa Fernando v. Meddakandage Anilka Rohini Perera, has delivered a significant ruling concerning the procedural requirements for filing lists of witnesses and documents in civil litigation. The case, cited as SC/APPEAL/1/2025, revolves around whether a trial court can reject an entire list of
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Marine Pollution Laws in Sri Lanka and the Legal Aftermath of the X-Press Pearl Disaster The X-Press Pearl disaster in May 2021 stands as one of the most catastrophic maritime environmental incidents in recent history. The sinking of this Singapore-registered cargo ship off the coast of Sri Lanka unleashed a torrent of hazardous substances into
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