Arumahandi Padma Kalyani I Silva vs Officer-in-Charge, Mt. Lavinia Police Station – CA PHC REVISION NO. 18/2014-2014

In Arumahandi Padma Kalyani I Silva v. Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Mt. Lavinia and Hon. Attorney General, a revision application was considered regarding whether the grant of bail to the accused warranted the termination of ongoing revision proceedings. It was determined that, following the grant of bail to the accused by the High Court as per the order dated 21.05.2014, no further cause existed for continuation of proceedings before the Court of Appeal. The principle reaffirmed that where the substantive relief sought has been satisfied, ancillary proceedings must be discontinued. The decision underscores the application of finality in criminal procedural matters once the primary issue has been resolved.

A.W.A.SALAM, J. (PICA) — It was determined that, as the accused was granted