Gonagalage Rohini vs Sujatha Neuwman – CA PHC NO.203/01-2012

The case between Sujatha Neuwman and Sirima Padma Dias (Appellants) and Gonagalage Rohini (Respondent) addressed the appellate challenge to a prior High Court order in HCMCA 23/00. It was determined that the appellants sought leave to withdraw their appeal, which the court permitted. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed without an award of costs, reaffirming the procedural principle that an appeal may be withdrawn at the appellants’ request and that dismissal on withdrawal need not entail a costs order. The determination was made in accordance with standard appellate practice regarding withdrawal and costs, underscoring the discretion afforded to the court in such procedural matters.

Deepali Wijesundara J. — Upon application by counsel for the appellants to withdraw the appeal, permiss