W.L.S. Chandrasekara vs Wijitha Palihakkara Wijesekara – CA PHC NO. 127/2012-2013

The case between W.L.S. Chandrasekara (Appellant) and Wijitha Palihakkara Wijesekara along with the Hon. Attorney General (Respondents) concerned whether the appeal should be entertained in view of the appellant’s failure to pay brief fees as directed by the court. It was determined that the appeal could not be entertained due to non-compliance with the procedural requirement to pay brief fees by the specified date, as mandated by Rule 13(b) of the Court of Appeal (Preparation of Appeal Briefs) Rules, 1978. The principle reaffirmed is that compliance with court directions regarding procedural obligations is essential for the continuation of appellate proceedings. This decision underscores the strict enforcement of procedural rules for the management of appeals.

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