Abdul Rahuman Mohomad Mansoor vs Hon.Attorney General – CA PHC 03/2005-2005

In the case between Abdul Rahuman Mohomad Mansoor (Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General and the Officer in-charge, Police Station, Pindeniya (Respondents), the Court addressed whether the appeal should be dismissed due to the appellant’s failure to pay brief fees and/or failure to appear as directed. It was held that non-compliance with Court directives regarding payment of brief fees and appearance constituted grounds for dismissal of the appeal under rule 13(b) of the Supreme Court Rules. This approach reaffirmed the principle that parties must adhere strictly to court-ordered procedural requirements, ensuring procedural discipline and finality. The decision relied upon the Supreme Court Rules, emphasizing the consequences for parties who do not comply with statutory obligations in a