Sesatha Property Sales & Investment (Pvt) Ltd vs L.A. De Soysa – CA PHC APPEAL NO.54/06-2013

In the case between Sesatha Property Sales & Investment (Pvt) Ltd (appellant) and L.A. De Soysa (respondent), the court addressed whether the appellant’s appeal should proceed or be withdrawn following an expressed lack of interest in prosecution. It was held that, upon receipt of the appellant’s formal request to withdraw, the application for withdrawal of the appeal was granted, and the matter was dismissed without costs. The decision reaffirms the principle that parties may abandon appellate proceedings at their discretion, and the court is empowered to record such withdrawal in the absence of opposition or argument. This outcome is consistent with procedural principles governing appellate jurisdiction and emphasizes the finality and efficiency inherent in allowing voluntary withdrawal