Lokumannage Sugathapala vs Ashoka Alawatte – CA PHC NO.96/2007-2013

In the case between Lokumannage Sugathapala (Appellant) and Ashoka Alawatte (Secretary, Divisional Secretariat Office, Pandulagama, Anuradapuraya), Lokumannage Gunerathne, and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of an appeal involving an application for writ relief. The appeal became unnecessary when the appellant sought leave to withdraw it. It was held that, with consent from both parties, the appeal could be withdrawn and dismissed, with no order as to costs. This outcome emphasized the judicial practice allowing unopposed withdrawals, reaffirming the principle that appeals may be discontinued by the appellant when unchallenged, reflecting procedural fairness and finality. The decision was based on the consensus of the parties, with the court formalizing the disposition