S.L. Selvarathnam vs OIC Police Station, Kotahena – CA PHC NO.47/2013-2013

The case between S.L. Selvarathnam (Appellant) and the OIC, Police Station, Kotahena, and Justin Roy Ranjith Kumara (Respondents) concerned an appeal regarding prior proceedings between the parties. It was determined that the appeal was to be withdrawn following an amicable out-of-court settlement. The appeal was accordingly dismissed without costs, reaffirming the principle that court proceedings may be concluded upon parties’ mutual settlement, subject to judicial approval. This outcome was guided by the discretion of the court to allow withdrawal of proceedings when a valid settlement is reached, underscoring the judiciary’s recognition of negotiated resolutions and the equitable distribution of costs upon case withdrawal.

A.W.A. Salam J. — The findings recorded that counsel for the a