K.M. Dissanayake vs H.M. Anulawathie Kumarihamy – CA NO. 980/98 F -2014

In the case between H.M. Anulawathie Kumarihamy and K.M. Dissanayake, among others, the court addressed whether proceedings and judgment of the District Court of Kandy from 22.3.1996 onwards should be set aside and whether the District Judge should act in accordance with the Court of Appeal’s judgment dated 14.05.1993. It was held that the District Court’s judgment dated 30.10.1998 and subsequent proceedings were to be set aside, and the District Judge was directed to proceed pursuant to the earlier appellate judgment. This decision reaffirmed that procedural compliance with higher court decisions is mandatory when lower court actions contravene prior appellate orders, emphasizing judicial adherence to precedent and proper appellate protocol. No order as to costs was made.

K. T. Chitrasir