Reginold Wijesinghe vs The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Hasalaka – CA PHC 27/2006-2013

The case between Reginold Wijesinghe (Appellant) and The Officer in Charge, Police Station, Hasalaka (Respondent) addressed the issue of whether the appellant’s appeal should proceed in light of procedural compliance, particularly the payment of brief fees and the appellant’s participation in the proceedings. The court held that the appeal stood rejected due to the appellant’s failure to pay the brief fees and the refusal to accept notice, reaffirming the principle that adherence to procedural requirements is essential for the continuation of appeals. This decision relied on the application of court procedural rules, emphasizing that procedural non-compliance will result in dismissal of an appeal.

A.W.A. Salam J. — It was determined that the notice sent to the appellant was returned endo