Kandambige Nandawathie vs A.L.A.S. Janaki et al. – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO.102/2023-2023

In the case between Kandambige Nandawathie (Petitioner) and A.L.A.S. Janaki and others (Respondents), the Court of Appeal addressed the application for writs of certiorari and mandamus under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The core issue involved the sufficiency of grounds for interim relief to restrain the respondents from dividing land and interfering with possession pending a final determination. It was held that a prima facie case existed, meriting further inquiry, and that the appropriate interim measure was to maintain the status quo rather than grant the interim relief sought by the petitioner. The Court reiterated the principle that interim relief should not amount to final relief and directed notices to be served on all respondents for further proceedings.

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