YASARATNE AND ANOTHER v. PREMARATNE AND OTHERS – 1978_79_80 volume 1 page 312

In the case between Yasaratne and Another and Premaratne and Others, the Supreme Court addressed the proper computation of security deposits required for an Election Petition, specifically the legal distinction between a “charge” and a “ground” under the applicable electoral statutes. The principal issue was whether individual allegations—such as those relating to undue influence and intimidation alleged against multiple respondents—constitute a single charge or multiple charges for the calculation of required security. Additional points concerned the Court’s appellate jurisdiction and the scope of review in respect of decisions by the Court of Appeal, including the application of constitutional and electoral provisions. It was determined that charges must be assessed based on distinct fac