Case Analysis

Lanka Salt Limited v Indrani Seneviratne (SC APP 147/2018): Why the Supreme Court Ruled Salt Is a Mineral

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

IF guarantors waive their rights, Banks can sue them directly: Supreme Court reaffirms the law of guarantees

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:...

Can students access their answer scripts? Students right to access answer scripts under the RTI Act in Sri Lanka

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...

Sri Lankan foreign law graduates challenge Law College requirements

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? Supreme Court Explains in SC Appeal 11/2018 

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...

Nakolagane Case explained: Sri Lanka Supreme Court strengthens environmental rights protection 

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...

Vithya murder case – Supreme Court Judgement – Download PDF

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...

Who owns a song? Who owns the copyrights for music under Sri Lanka law? Supreme Court clarifies copyright and performer rights.

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...

Meethotamulla Case | Download the Judgement

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:...
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