G. Nandasiri vs OIC Special Crime Investigation Unit Rathnapura – CA PHC 127/2004-2004

In the case between G. Nandasiri (Accused-Petitioner) and the OIC, Special Crime Investigation Unit, Rathnapura (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether the Court of Appeal possessed jurisdiction to entertain an appeal seeking to set aside the decision of the High Court Judge of Rathnapura, who had exercised appellate powers. It was determined that the Court of Appeal lacks such jurisdiction, as established in the precedent Wickramasekara Vs. OIC Ampara (2004 (1) SLR 257). The appeal was accordingly dismissed, reaffirming the principle that appellate jurisdiction does not extend to such matters once a High Court has exercised appellate power. This decision emphasized adherence to binding precedent and reinforced the limits on the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal.

K.T. Chi