Sigamuni Liyanage Karunasena vs S. D. Nimal and The Attorney General – PHC/0190/20-2022

In the case between Sigamuni Liyanage Karunasena and S. D. Nimal, Site Forest Officer, Embilipitiya, along with the Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of whether an appeal should proceed in the absence of any response or appearance by the appellant following proper notification. It was held that the appeal could not proceed due to the appellant’s clear lack of interest, as evidenced by the failure to appear or respond despite due notice. This decision reaffirmed the principle that appellate proceedings require active engagement from appellants when notified, with a failure to do so justifying dismissal. The determination was based on procedural requirements for appeals and highlighted the necessity for parties to participate actively in litigation once formal notice has been s