H.M. Premaratne vs A.P. Premawathie – SC/APPEAL/13/2022-2024

In the case between the nominated successor to Vijja (the plaintiff) and Punchihapu (the 1st defendant), along with her children and other appellants (the defendants), the Supreme Court addressed the validity of nomination and conveyance processes relating to land ownership. The main legal consideration centered on whether the succession, nomination (using a thumb impression), and subsequent conveyance to the plaintiff, supported by official records and registration seals, were valid under the Land Development Ordinance. The court affirmed that both the thumb-impressed nomination and actions of government officials were valid, the conveyance was properly executed and registered, and the lower courts had not erred in their evaluation of the evidence and procedures. Ultimately, the appeal wa