Galliyadde Gedara Bodipala vs G.G. Chandrawathi – CA PHC 206/2007-2014

In the case between Galliyadde Gedara Bodipala (Appellant) and G.G. Chandrawathi (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of the status of an appeal filed by the appellant. The court determined that, upon the appellant’s own motion to withdraw the appeal, the proceedings should be dismissed. This holding reaffirmed the principle that an appellant may, with court consent, withdraw an appeal, resulting in its dismissal per procedural rules. The decision relied on the appellant’s express request and established judicial practice concerning withdrawal and disposal of appeals, underscoring that no further action is required by the court once such a withdrawal is duly recognized and granted.

A.W.A. Salam J. — Upon allowing the motion by counsel for the appellant to withdraw the appeal, it w