Dona Premawathie Kodithuwakkurachchi vs. Kuragodage Sujitha Gunawathie and Piyasena Annatta Pathirana – SC APPEAL NO.31/2013-2013

In the case between Dona Premawathie Kodithuwakkurachchi (Seedevi) and Kuragodage Sujitha Gunawathie et al., the court addressed whether a deed of gift, executed in consideration of mutual care and affection, could be revoked on the ground of “gross ingratitude” based on allegations such as leaving the residence and differences in domestic arrangements. It was held that such allegations were insufficient to constitute “gross ingratitude” under the relevant legal standard. The court reaffirmed that minor grievances or trivial acts do not meet the threshold for revoking a notarially executed deed, relying on statutory provisions and established case law to conclude that only conduct of a serious and ungrateful nature would justify revocation. The judgment emphasized the necessity for substan