Abdul Saleem Kalanthar Lebbe Vs. Dayananda Dissanayake and others – CA APPLICATION NO.305/2011-2011

The case between Abdul Saleem Kalanthar Lebbe and Dayananda Dissanayake (former Commissioner, General of Elections) along with other respondents addressed whether adequate diligence was demonstrated by the Petitioner in pursuing the legal proceedings. The court held that, due to the Petitioner’s repeated absence and failure to secure representation on several key hearings, the application was dismissed without costs. This holding reaffirmed the principle that litigants must exercise due diligence and actively pursue their cases, relying on established procedural requirements that ensure the orderly administration of justice. The decision underscores that persistent non-attendance and lack of representation may validly result in dismissal.

S.Sriskandarajah J. — The findings established th