Madarasinghage Chandradasa vs Dhammika Ambewela – SC Rule No. 04/2024-2025

This case pertains to a complaint filed against Attorney-at-Law Dhammika Ambewela concerning allegations of deceit, malpractice, and misappropriation of funds. The complainant alleged that Ambewela facilitated a fraudulent property transfer, neglected to execute a valid agreement to sell as per the Notaries Ordinance, and unlawfully obtained money under false pretenses. Specifically, Ambewela is accused of receiving full payment for a plot of land (Lot 95 of Poorana Estate) from the complainant and subsequently arranging its transfer to a third party through a deed prepared by himself. Further, Ambewela failed to prepare a deed of transfer for the complainant, despite receiving payment, and did not return the funds. The Supreme Court ruled Ambewela guilty of deceit, malpractice, and misapp