I.D.M.G.Kusumsiri Thilakerathne et al. vs Road Development Authority et al. – CA WRIT CASE NO. 100/2014-2014

In the case between I.D.M.G. Kusumsiri Thilakerathne and others (Petitioners) and the Road Development Authority and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of withdrawal of an appeal filed by the petitioners in CA Writ Case No. 100/2014. It was held that, upon application by the petitioners’ counsel, leave to withdraw the appeal was granted and the appeal was consequently dismissed. The principle endorsed was that a party may withdraw an appeal with leave of court, which, when granted, results in dismissal of the proceedings. This outcome relied on procedural rules governing appellate practice, reaffirming that orderly withdrawal procedures must be observed in appellate matters.

Sisira J. de Abrew J. — It was determined that counsel for the petitioners moved for leave to wit