D.D. Dayarathna vs K.G. Kamalawathi – CA PHC 207/2000-2013

In the case between D.D. Dayarathna (Balangoda) and K.G. Kamalawathi (Balangoda), the court addressed whether the High Court’s refusal to issue notice in a revision application—challenging an order by the Magistrate under Chapter VII of the Primary Court Procedure Act—was correct and subject to appellate review. It was held that no grounds existed to interfere with the High Court’s decision, thereby affirming the principle that appellate intervention is unwarranted where established judicial reasoning supports the challenged order. This decision relied on a review of both the Magistrate’s and High Court’s orders, emphasizing that appellate courts will not disturb reasoned decisions absent exceptional cause.

A.W.A. Salam J. — The judgment identified that the appeal contested the High Cour