Nestle Lanka PLC vs. Rajapakshe – sllr 2020 volume 3 page 399

In the case between Nestle Lanka PLC and Rajapakshe, the Supreme Court examined whether the Supreme Court Rules 1990 applied to a leave to appeal application stemming from a High Court decision concerning a Labour Tribunal order. The central issue addressed was the petitioner’s compliance with mandatory procedural rules, specifically regarding the timely filing and service of required documents under Rules 2, 6, and 8 of the Supreme Court Rules 1990. Upon reviewing the statutory framework including the Industrial Disputes Act and the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) Act, it was determined that the procedural requirements under the Supreme Court Rules were applicable. The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate due diligence in procuring and serving certified c