Trico Maritime (Pvt) Limited v. Ceylinco Insurance Co. Limited – sllr 2010 volume 1 page 163

In the case between Trico Maritime (Pvt) Limited and Ceylinco Insurance Co. Limited, the Supreme Court examined whether the High Court erred by failing to consolidate an application to set aside an arbitral award with an application to enforce the same award, as mandated by Section 35(1) of the Arbitration Act, No. 11 of 1995. The Court held that the lack of consolidation was erroneous and emphasized that the principle “actus curiae neminum gravabit”—an act of court should prejudice no one—should guide such proceedings. The decision rested on statutory interpretation and legal precedent, affirming that both applications must be considered together to avoid prejudice and ensure procedural justice. The Court set aside the High Court’s previous order, decree, and subsequent judgment, directed