Mahaguruge Fransis Nelson vs The Attorney General – CA 114/11-2013

In the case between Mahaguruge Fransis Nelson and the Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of whether appellate proceedings could continue following the death of the appellant. It was held that the appeal should be abated, resulting in the termination of the proceedings due to the appellant’s death. This decision reaffirmed the principle that an appeal abates when the appellant is no longer alive to pursue the remedy. The court relied on established appellate procedure and precedent, emphasizing that proper procedural compliance is required regarding documentation in appeal records.

Sisira J. de Abrew J. — Upon notification by the Superintendent of Prison that the appellant had died, it was determined that the appeal should abate, thereby terminating the appellate proceedings.