Seylan Bank PLC Vs. Christobel Daniels – CA PHC APN 58/2014-2016

In Seylan Bank PLC v. Christobel Daniels, the court addressed whether a revision application to the Court of Appeal should be dismissed for non-compliance with affidavit requirements under the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules 1990 and section 12(2) of the Oaths and Affirmations Ordinance, alongside jurisdictional issues and alleged laches. It was determined that the revision application must be dismissed due to an invalid affidavit and lack of jurisdiction, reaffirming the principle that statutory provisions and proper procedural compliance are essential prerequisites for invoking appellate or revisionary jurisdiction. This decision relied upon relevant statutes including section 31DD of the Industrial Disputes Act (as amended), Article 138 of the Constitution, and precedent fro