IN RE ARTHENAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.. – sllr 1987 volume 1 page 314

The case between Mr. A. C. Alles and R. N. J. Arthenayake addressed allegations of professional malpractice arising from a copyright infringement suit. The proceedings examined failures to include a jurisdictional averment in the plaint, non-attendance at court dates, delays in revoking a proxy, and unprofessional correspondence. It was determined that the respondent’s negligence in these respects amounted to malpractice under Section 42(2) of the Judicature Act, 1978, leading to the imposition of a two‑year suspension and a cost order. Relevant statutory provisions and established precedents provided the basis for the disciplinary measure, reaffirming the principle that adherence to proper legal procedure is paramount.

Atukorale, J. — It was established that the respondent’s failure