The Sampath Bank Limited v. The Pay Phone Company (Pvt) Ltd. – SC CHC NO. 05/2010-2022

In the case between The Sampath Bank Limited and The Pay Phone Company (Pvt) Ltd., the court addressed issues related to the recovery of monetary claims including specified sums and interest. The primary determination was that the Defendant/Appellant’s repeated failures to attend hearings, instruct counsel, and comply with procedural requirements justified the dismissal of the appeal. It was established that allegations of breaches of natural justice and procedural irregularities were not substantiated. The holding reaffirmed the principle that procedural compliance and good faith participation are necessary for access to remedies in civil proceedings. Reliance was placed on provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, notably Section 145, underscoring that repeated non-compliance may properly