Seekku Baduge Jeewarani vs Officer in Charge, Police Station, Thissamaharamaya – CA PHC NO. 202/2020-2022

The case between Seekku Baduge Jeewarani and the Officer in Charge, Police Station, Thissamaharamaya, along with the Hon. Attorney General, addressed the procedural issue of whether an appeal should proceed when the Appellant failed to appear, was unrepresented in court, and did not comply with the requirement to pay brief fees despite formal notice. It was held that the appeal should be dismissed due to failure to prosecute, reaffirming the principle that diligence and compliance with procedural requirements are mandatory in appellate proceedings. This decision relied on established procedural rules, emphasizing that continued failure to comply with court directions constitutes sufficient ground for dismissal of an appeal.

Neil Iddawala J. — It was determined that the Appellant was abse