Ahamed Awun Ahamed Aathif vs Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage Jayantha Wickramasinghe et al. – CA APPLICATION NO. 361/2011-2011

The case between Ahamed Awun Ahamed Aathif (petitioner) and Wickramasinghe Mudiyanselage Jayantha Wickramasinghe and others (respondents) considered the issuance of writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition under Article 140 of the Constitution. It was held that an application for writs may be dismissed when the petitioner is absent and unrepresented, and no intimation or application for postponement is made. The determination emphasized that proceedings may be dealt with summarily in instances where there is a failure to appear or communicate with the court, thereby reinforcing the necessity for diligent prosecution of applications.

W.L.R. Silva J. — It was established that, the petitioner being neither present nor represented at the hearing, and with no notification to court or ap