K. P. Karunawathie v. K. P. Kusumaseeli and Another – sllr 1990 volume 1 page 127

The case between K. P. Karunawathie (Plaintiff) and K. P. Kusumaseeli and another (Defendants) addressed whether a Magistrate’s refusal to postpone trial, followed by an order for acquittal and costs, could be revised when the Attorney-General withholds permission for an appeal. It was held that a revision application without annexing full proceedings and not complying with Rule 46 of the Supreme Court Rules is insufficient, and thus, revision was refused. The principle reaffirmed is that strict procedural compliance is essential for a valid revision application, and the absence of substantial legal questions precludes leave to appeal. The decision relied on statutory requirements governing revision and appeal procedures, emphasizing that effective judicial review depends on submission of