Rannoti Pedige Ariyawansa Jayalath vs Muthugal Pedige Chamila Jayalath – CA PHC 142/2003-2012

The case between Rannoti Pedige Ariyawansa Jayalath (Appellant) and Muthugal Pedige Chamila Jayalath (Respondent) addressed the issue of whether an appeal should proceed or be withdrawn subsequent to the appellant’s motion for withdrawal. It was held that the application for withdrawal was permitted, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal. This order reaffirmed the principle that withdrawal of an appeal may be allowed when both parties consent, emphasizing procedural fairness and judicial efficiency. The decision relied on procedural norms governing appeal withdrawals, underscoring the importance of consensual resolution in appellate proceedings.

K.T. Chitrasiri J. — It was determined that, upon the appellant’s counsel moving to withdraw the appeal without opposition from the responden