D.C. De Soysa vs N.K. lIangakoon et al. – CA 211/2013-2013

In the case between D.C. De Soysa and N.K. Ilangakoon (Inspector General of Police), Gamini Disanayaka (Deputy Inspector General of Police – Discipline, Legal/Human Rights), and others, the court addressed whether the petitioner’s application for writ should be allowed or if withdrawal of the application is permissible with reservation of the right to initiate fresh proceedings. It was determined that the petitioner’s counsel expressed the intention not to proceed with the application at this stage, seeking leave to reserve the right to file a new application if warranted. The court permitted the withdrawal of the application and accordingly dismissed it without costs, while allowing the reservation for a potential future application. The decision reinforced the principle that leave to wit