Rev. Battaramulle Seelaratana vs Mahinda Desappriya et al. – CA 296/2013-2013

In the case between Rev. Battaramulle Seelaratana, Leader/Secretary of “Jana Setha Peramune,” as petitioner, and Mahinda Desappriya (Commissioner of Elections), R.M. Ratnayaka, M. Kingsly Fernando, K.A. Sumith Chandana, A.D.S. Premajayantha, Tissa Attanayaka, M. Tilwin Silva, and the Hon. Attorney General as respondents, the court addressed the issue of a writ application related to electoral matters. The proceeding was discontinued when the petitioner sought leave to withdraw the application, reserving the right to initiate a fresh application. The application was accordingly dismissed without an order for costs. This approach underscores the principle that judicial resources will not be expended on matters where parties do not wish to proceed, and that withdrawal of an application may be