Sarath Muttetuwegama v. Lionel Gunasekara and Others – sllr 1982 volume 1 page 286

In the case between Sarath Muttetuwegama (Appellant) and Lionel Gunasekera and others (Respondents), the court addressed the sufficiency of security deposits under the Election Petition Rules and the interpretation of charges related to corrupt practices and general intimidation during elections. It was determined that, although the petition alleged multiple statements and acts, each set of allegations addressing personal character or general intimidation constituted a single charge per ground under the relevant election laws. The judgment established that the appellant’s deposited security of Rs. 25,000 exceeded the required Rs. 20,000, leading to the dismissal of the appeal with costs imposed on the appellant. The decision reaffirmed that interpretation of charges must align with statuto