D.M.A.J. Dissanayake Vs. D. S. Bodhinagoda – sllr 2013 volume 1 page 266

In the case between D.M.A.J. Dissanayake (Complainant) and D.S. Bodhinagoda, Attorney-at-Law (Respondent), the court addressed allegations of professional misconduct involving deceit, malpractice, and dishonorable conduct. The findings established that the Respondent failed to comply with the Notaries Ordinance No. 1 of 1907 and procedural rules governing execution, attestation, and registration of deeds. Evidence indicated the fraudulent execution and attestation of two deeds, resulting in financial loss to the Complainant and misrepresentation of land title. The court held that the Respondent’s conduct constituted malpractice and deceit under Section 42(2) of the Judicature Act, warranting removal from the roll of Attorneys-at-Law. The decision reaffirmed the principle that strict adhere