Dona Leela Jayawathi Mallikarachchi and others Vs H.D.S.A. Kumarasiri – CA PHC APPEAL NO. 101/2010-2012

In the case between appellants Dona Leela Jayawathi Mallikarachchi and H. Gunadasa and respondent H.D.S.A. Kumarasiri, the court addressed whether the appeal filed by the appellants had merit warranting further consideration by the Court of Appeal. The appeal was found to lack merit following submission by the appellants’ counsel that continuation was not sought. The appeal was dismissed without costs. This decision reaffirmed that appeals without substantive grounds may be dismissed efficiently, supporting judicial economy and finality in appellate matters.

Sisira de Abrew J. — Upon review of the submissions and the factual background, it was determined that no merit existed in the appeal against H.D.S.A. Kumarasiri. Based on this finding, the appeal was ordered to be dismissed without