G.L.U Rajith De Silva & M.P. Ruwan Nishantha Peris vs K.H. Devid Peris – CA PHC 190/2006-2013

The case between G.L.U. Ranjith de Silva & M.P. Ruwan Nishantha Peris and K.H. Devid Peris addressed the issue of whether the appeal filed by the 2nd party-petitioner-appellant should proceed or be dismissed, specifically in light of pending civil litigation in D.C. Moratuwa (L586) and non-compliance with the requirement to deposit brief fees. It was held that, upon request for withdrawal by the 2nd party-petitioner-appellant, the appeal was permitted to be withdrawn and dismissed without costs. Additionally, the appeal was rejected due to non-payment of brief fees after appropriate notice. This decision reaffirmed the principle that court procedures, including payment of requisite fees, are mandatory for the continuation of appellate proceedings. The ruling drew upon procedural rules gove