Rev. Mandawala Wijitha Himi vs Rev. Nawagamuwe Wimaladharma Himi – CA PHC 26/2007-2013

In the case between Rev. Mandawala Wijitha Himi, Radawan Purana Sri Maha Wiharaya, Radawana (Appellant) and Rev. Nawagamuwe Wimaladharma Himi, Sri Jinendraramaya, Warapalana, and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the appeal in C.A. (PHC) 26/2007 should proceed in view of the appellant’s absence and failure to comply with an order directing the deposit of brief fees. It was held that non-compliance with the court’s procedural directive, together with the appellant’s absence and lack of representation, warranted the rejection of the appeal. The court reaffirmed the principle that strict adherence to procedural orders is essential for the maintenance of an appeal. This decision relied on established procedural rules and emphasized the consequence of failing to com