Sampath Bank PLC vs Nusrath Ahamed and Sakaroach Dimithri – CA HCC 0027/2023-2023

In the case between Sampath Bank PLC (Appellant) and Nusrath Ahamed, Sakaroach Dimithri, and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondents), the court addressed the issue concerning an appeal filed under Section 331(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act (as amended). The central legal question focused on the withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant. The court determined that the appellant’s request to withdraw the appeal was duly made and permitted, reaffirming the principle that a party may withdraw its appeal in criminal appellate proceedings upon application and acknowledgement by the court. This decision drew upon procedural provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act and clarified the effect of formal withdrawal by an appellant, resulting in the conclusion of appellate proceedings.