P.A Danuka Hemal vs P.A. Ashoka Padmini Sriyalatha – CA PHC NO. 290/06-2013

In the case between P.A. Danuka Hemal (Appellant) and P.A. Ashoka Padmini Sriyalatha (Respondent), the court addressed the procedural issue of whether an appeal may proceed where the appellant has failed to pay the requisite brief fees after proper notification by the court. It was held that failure to comply with a clear court order regarding the payment of brief fees constitutes grounds for rejection of the appeal. This ruling affirms the principle that compliance with procedural directives issued by the court is mandatory for the continuation of appellate proceedings. The decision relies on established procedural norms, underscoring that strict adherence to court orders is essential for the proper administration of justice.

A. W. A. Sa lam J. — It was established that the appellant, d