Kariyawasam Gamage Janaka Prasad alias Mervin Janaka vs. Hon Attorney General – CA PHC/APN 50/2022-2022

In Kariyawasam Gamage Janaka Prasad alias Mervin Janaka v. Honourable Attorney General, the court considered whether to proceed with a revision application under Article 138 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. It was determined that, upon the request of the petitioner’s counsel, the application for revision would be withdrawn. The holding underscored the court’s procedural adherence to a party’s right to withdraw an application. The decision reaffirmed that where a party requests to withdraw a revision application, the court may permit such withdrawal, emphasizing the principle that applications can be discontinued upon applicant motion.

Menaka Wijesundera J. — It was recorded that the petitioner’s counsel requested withdrawal of the revision application. The withdrawal was permitted, and