All Ceylon Match Workers Union v. Jauffer Hassan and Others – sllr 1990 volume 2 page 420

In the case of All Ceylon Match Workers Union v. Jauffer Hassan and Others, the court considered the legal consequences arising from the petitioner’s failure to file written submissions as mandated by Rule 35(b) of the Supreme Court Rules of 1975. The proceedings were further impacted by the application of Article 134 of the Constitution, since the petitioner union had ceased to exist, preventing the court from adjudicating the appeal. In reliance on established precedents and the explicit rules governing appellate procedure, it was determined that the appeal could not be entertained and was dismissed without costs. The decision underscores the principle that compliance with procedural requirements is mandatory and a party must have legal existence for the court to proceed, highlighting pr