Porage Siripala Samansiri v Vallibal Finance Ltd et al – CA PHC APN NO.140/2013-2014

In the case between Porage Siripala Samansiri (Applicant–Petitioner; registered owner) and Vallibal Finance Ltd (Colombo and Matara Branch), with the Attorney General and the Officer-in-Charge, Police Station, Urubokke, the court examined whether the High Court of Matara erred by dismissing the petitioner’s main application without providing a fair opportunity for all relevant parties to be heard. It was determined that the proceedings were unfair, as only State Counsel was permitted to address the merits before the High Court Judge made a final order. The findings established that this procedure denied the petitioner and certain respondents their right to present their cases, contrary to principles of natural justice. The Court of Appeal set aside the High Court’s order and directed that