Tirathai Public Co.Ltd. and H.R.Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. vs. Ceylon Electricity Board and others – SC [FR] NO.108/2016-2016

In the case between Tirathai Public Co. Ltd. and H.R. Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. (petitioners) and the Ceylon Electricity Board and others (respondents), the court considered the validity of affidavits filed by the petitioners in light of allegations of containing false material, and whether the filing of such affidavits is an absolute necessity when invoking jurisdiction under Article 126(2) of the Constitution, as per Supreme Court Rule 44(1)(c) of 1990. It was held that affidavits, if properly administered under oath or affirmation pursuant to the Oaths Ordinance, remain valid despite allegations of falsehood. The requirement to submit affidavits and supporting documentation was interpreted as directory and not mandatory. The objection to the affidavits was overruled, and the petitioners were