Online Gambling in Sri Lanka 2025 Legal Framework Online gambling in Sri Lanka has long existed in a grey zone – neither fully legal nor explicitly banned. But as of June 2025, that ambiguity has ended. The enactment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, 2025, ushers in a new era: online gambling is now legal, […]
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Introduction Child marriage in Sri Lanka remains a pressing human rights issue, where personal laws and constitutional rights often clash. Despite legal reforms and international pressure, the practice persists, particularly in Muslim communities governed by personal laws that allow underage marriages. This article explores the conflict between personal laws and constitutional rights in Sri Lanka,
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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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What is competition law? In simple words Competition law, also know as the also known as Antitrust Law, is the law that promotes fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in the market. Famous scholarly opinions on competition law Richard Whish “Competition law is essentially about ensuring that markets work efficiently, that consumers are not exploited, and that firms
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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 are the rights one has simply because one is a human being.” – Jack Donnelly “Human rights are rights possessed by all human beings, by virtue of their common
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 globalized world as It grants the exclusive rights for the creators and innovators over their works. These rights can be either used for financing or
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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 case revolved around the legal standing (locus standi) of an appellant who was ordered to be ejected from a property. The Supreme Court’s ruling provided clarity on Sections
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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 passing of valuable consideration in property transactions. This judgment, delivered by the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka, provides valuable insights into the application of Roman-Dutch law principles in modern
Dying in police custody in Sri Lanka continues to spark outrage, but rarely accountability. From Supreme Court verdicts that confirm custodial torture, to families left grieving without justice, a glaring legal vacuum remains. Despite constitutional guarantees and international obligations, cases like Sriyani Silva v. Iddamalgoda, Somawathi v. Weerasinghe, and the more recent Kalutara custodial death
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