Madappuli Arachchige Saradiyas v. Langappulige Pinidiyas – 617/99 F -1999

In the case between Madappuli Arachchige Saradiyas and Langappulige Pinidiyas (later substituted by Langappulige Chandana, Thamara, Ananda, and Janaka), the court addressed the issue of beneficial ownership in disputed land arising from claims under a deed of transfer and a subsequent lease agreement. It was held that the defendant-respondent, who provided the consideration for the property, was entitled to a constructive trust under Section 84 of the Trust Ordinance, and the lease was a device for dispute settlement rather than a bona fide transaction. The principle reaffirmed is that where property is transferred in the name of one party but consideration is provided by another with the intention that the property be held for the benefit of the person providing the consideration, a const