Ajith Siyambalapitiya and Lahiru Silva vs Namal Rajapaksha, MP and others – CA WRIT/139/2021-2024

In the case between Ajith Siyambalapitiya and Lahiru Silva (Office Bearers of Unichela Sports Club) and Namal Rajapaksha (Hon. Minister of Sports) and other representatives of Sri Lanka Cricket, the court addressed the legality of the reactivation of Rule 5.1.2 by Sri Lanka Cricket, which barred non-member clubs from participating in Major Club Tournaments. The court determined that the reactivation of the rule was not arbitrary within the legal and contractual framework and found that the Petitioners, having delayed their challenge and acquiesced to the rule by continued participation, were not entitled to the writ reliefs sought. It was held that jurisdiction under writ did not extend to the present dispute in light of contractual obligations, delays, and conduct. This reaffirmed the pri