Mrs. H.A.N. Gunawardena et al. vs. Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited – SC SPL.L.A.NO.222/2010-2010

In the case between Mrs. H.A.N. Gunawardena and others and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited and others, the Supreme Court addressed whether special leave to appeal should be granted against the order of the Court of Appeal dated 20.10.2010, pursuant to Article 128(2) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. It was held that there was no sufficient basis to grant special leave to appeal, leading to the application’s dismissal with no order as to costs. This decision reaffirmed the principle that the grant of special leave to appeal is discretionary and must be supported by compelling grounds. The determination emphasized judicial restraint in interfering with appellate judgments absent manifest error, reinforcing established procedural standards regarding appellate review.

Tilakawardane J.