Saruwa Liyanage Sunil vs Mahinda Deshapriya – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO. 285/2012-2013

The case between Saruwa Liyanage Sunil (Petitioner) and Mahinda Deshapriya, Commissioner of Elections & Others (Respondents) addressed the issue of the withdrawal of a writ application related to election administration. It was held that the application for withdrawal was allowed, resulting in a pro-forma dismissal without an order for costs. The principle reaffirmed is that when an application is withdrawn with no objection from the opposing parties, the court may order dismissal without costs, emphasizing judicial efficiency and respect for party consensus.

S.Sriskandarajah J. — It was noted that counsel for the Petitioner moved to withdraw the writ application and that the Respondents raised no objection. The findings established that the request for withdrawal should be granted, lead