Kamal Kasthuri Arachchi vs A.H.M. Kasthuri Arachchi – CA PHC 190/2007-2013

In the case between Kamal Kasthuri Arachchi, Thissamaharamaya (appellant) and A.H.M. Kasthuri Arachchi and others (respondents), the court addressed the procedural issue regarding the necessity for the appellant to deposit brief fees by a specified deadline as required for the continuation of an appeal. It was determined that the appellant failed to comply with the notice to deposit the brief fees. The appeal was therefore directed to be rejected. The decision reaffirms the principle that compliance with procedural rules concerning court-imposed deadlines is integral to the continuation of appellate proceedings. Reliance was placed on procedural requirements governing appellate practice, with the outcome emphasizing that non-compliance with mandated procedures results in the rejection of t