Wetiamuni Kamal Hemantha De Silva vs D.F.C.C. Bank – SC SPL LA. NO. 16/2012-2012

In the case between Wettamuni Kamal Hemantha De Silva (Hemantha Food City) and D.F.C.C. Bank with M/s. Schokman & Samarawickrama, the court addressed the issue of whether Special Leave to Appeal should be granted under Article 128(2) of the Constitution regarding orders in C.A. Writ No. 032/2012. It was determined that no reason existed to grant Special Leave, resulting in the refusal of the application, its dismissal, and no award of costs. The decision reaffirmed the principle that appellate intervention via special leave is not warranted in the absence of substantial grounds, as guided by constitutional standards for leave applications. The ruling underlined the judiciary’s discretionary authority in controlling the threshold for appeals, thereby maintaining the integrity of procedural