Asuramange Jayarathne vs W.P. Ramani Nirosha Shyamali – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO: 316/2010-2014

In the case between Asuramange Jayarathne (petitioner) and W.P. Ramani Nirosha Shyamali and others (respondents), the court addressed the issue of a writ application for relief before the Court of Appeal. During proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel expressed satisfaction with the contents of a document marked “P3” and moved to withdraw the application. The court held that, upon the petitioner’s request and satisfaction with “P3,” the application was permitted to be withdrawn and was dismissed without costs. This decision reaffirmed the principle that, where a petitioner seeks withdrawal at an interim stage based on satisfaction with disclosed material, withdrawal may be permitted, and the application dismissed without further orders as to costs.

Anil Goonerathne J. — It was determined t