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- Attorney General v. Ravi Karunanayake – Sri Lankan Treasury Bond scandal (2015โ2016)
Case Analysis and Significance: This Supreme Court case, SC Appeal 104/2024, arising from the infamous 2015–2016 Sri Lankan Treasury Bond scandal, is significant in terms of how bribery and financial misconduct cases are investigated, prosecuted, and subjected to judicial review. The core issue was whether the Attorneyโฆ Read more: Attorney General v. Ravi Karunanayake – Sri Lankan Treasury Bond scandal (2015โ2016) - Former Minister and Sathosa Chairman sentenced amid Strict Constitutional Safeguards under the Article 13(6) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka
Colombo, June 1, 2025 — In a landmark judgment delivered by the Colombo High Court this week, former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando were sentenced to 20 and 25 years of rigorous imprisonment, respectively despite Strict Constitutional Safeguards under the Article 13(6)โฆ Read more: Former Minister and Sathosa Chairman sentenced amid Strict Constitutional Safeguards under the Article 13(6) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka
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KEY CONTENT
FEATURED
- Supreme Court Rules Against Herbal Holiday Resorts in Landmark VAT Exemption Case
- เถฏเทเทเถซ เทเทเถปเทเถฐเท เถดเถฑเถญเท เถ เถฏเทเท เถญเทเทเถบ เทเท เถเถซเทเถฉเทเถเทโเถปเถธ เทเทโเถบเทเทเทเถฎเทเทเท 13(6) เทเถเถฑเทเถญเทเถบ
- Former Minister and Sathosa Chairman sentenced amid Strict Constitutional Safeguards under the Article 13(6) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka
- RTI Commission Orders Full Disclosure from Bank of Ceylon Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
- Deshabandu Tennakoon v. Hon. B. A. Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa & Othersย (CA Writ Application 168/25)
JUDGEMENTS
- Nature of the Action โ Rei Vindicatio or Licensor-LicenseeSupreme Court Appeal No. 108/2022 – Analysis Background• District Court (DC Bandarawela – Case No. L 1866):Plaintiff W.M. Bandara Menika filed action seeking recovery of possession of a property from her son-in-law (1st Defendant) and others who entered the property through him. The District Court dismissedโฆ Read more: Nature of the Action โ Rei Vindicatio or Licensor-Licensee
- Fundamental Rights application concerning religious identity and gender equalityThe Supreme Court of Sri Lanka in SC FR 218/2013 addressed a landmark Fundamental Rights application concerning religious identity and gender equality, specifically the recognition of Bhikkhunis (female Buddhist monks) in State-issued identity documentation. ⸻ Background• Petitioners:1. Ven. Welimada Dhammadinna Bhikkhuni, a female monastic ordained inโฆ Read more: Fundamental Rights application concerning religious identity and gender equality
- Supreme Court Rules Against Herbal Holiday Resorts in Landmark VAT Exemption Case
Case Analysis Report: Herbal Holiday Resorts (Pvt) Ltd. v. Commissioner General of Inland RevenueSC Appeal No. SC/APPEAL/6/2022 | Decided on: 03 June 2024 1. Background: Herbal Holiday Resorts (Pvt) Ltd., operating under the name “Hotel Paradise Island” in Bentota, claimed Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption underโฆ Read more: Supreme Court Rules Against Herbal Holiday Resorts in Landmark VAT Exemption Case - Principle ofย uberrimae fideiย (utmost good faith) – Lakshman De Fonseka v. Eagle Insurance Co. Ltd (AIA Insurance Lanka PLC)
1. Background of the Case 2. Issues on Appeal The Plaintiff raised two legal questions: 3. Legal Principles Discussed A. Uberrimae Fidei (Utmost Good Faith) B. Material Misrepresentation and Inducement C. Burden and Standard of Proof 4. Key Findings 5. Court’s Conclusion 6. Legal Significance 7.โฆ Read more: Principle ofย uberrimae fideiย (utmost good faith) – Lakshman De Fonseka v. Eagle Insurance Co. Ltd (AIA Insurance Lanka PLC)
SUPREME COURT
- Nature of the Action โ Rei Vindicatio or Licensor-Licensee
- Fundamental Rights application concerning religious identity and gender equality
- Supreme Court Rules Against Herbal Holiday Resorts in Landmark VAT Exemption Case
- Principle ofย uberrimae fideiย (utmost good faith) – Lakshman De Fonseka v. Eagle Insurance Co. Ltd (AIA Insurance Lanka PLC)
- Attorney General v. Ravi Karunanayake – Sri Lankan Treasury Bond scandal (2015โ2016)
COURT OF APPEAL
- Deshabandu Tennakoon v. Hon. B. A. Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa & Othersย (CA Writ Application 168/25)
- Judicial Review of Child Abduction Case: CA (CPA) 162/2022
- Judicial Review of Land Lease Cancellations in Case CA/WRIT/146/2018
- Nagananda Kodituwakku v. Director General of Customs & Others
- Wrongful termination of employment under TEWA
LEGISLATIONS
LATEST
NEW ACTS
- เถฏเทเทเถซ เทเทเถปเทเถฐเท เถดเถฑเถญเท เถ เถฏเทเท เถญเทเทเถบ เทเท เถเถซเทเถฉเทเถเทโเถปเถธ เทเทโเถบเทเทเทเถฎเทเทเท 13(6) เทเถเถฑเทเถญเทเถบ
- The Economic Transformation Act, No. 45 of 2024
- Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024
- Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers of Sri Lanka incorporated by an Act of Parliament
- Electronic Transactions Act 2006
- What are the key aspects of the Online Safety Act?
NEW AMENDMENTS
- Impact of the New Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Act, No. 39 of 2024
- Consolidated Civil Procedure Code (2024)
- Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment)
- The Latest Amendments to the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007
- The Latest Amendments to the Shop and Office Employees Act
- Latest Amendments to the Partition Act
NEW BILLS
- Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025ย
- Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill โ 2025
- New Proceeds of Crime Bill may raise constitutional concerns regarding the right to property
- Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2025
KEY LEGISLATIONS
LEGAL QUERIES
- Imposition of Stamp Duty in Sri Lanka
- Conviction under the Prevention of Money Laundering
- Copyright law applicable to Online Legal information providers in Sri Lanka
- ย โmens reaโ component in narcotics cases
- Labour Law-Right of Appeal is Limited to Questions of Law
- The stage of litis contestatio being reached, does the cause of action survive?
- Inordinate delay in the conclusion of a criminal trial
- Excessive sentence-Fair Trial-Duty of the Prosecution and the Assigned Counsel
- Compensation following termination of employment
LEGAL NEWS
- Attorney General v. Ravi Karunanayake – Sri Lankan Treasury Bond scandal (2015โ2016)
- Former Minister and Sathosa Chairman sentenced amid Strict Constitutional Safeguards under the Article 13(6) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka
- RTI Commission Orders Full Disclosure from Bank of Ceylon Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
- New Proceeds of Crime Bill may raise constitutional concerns regarding the right to property
- Acts and Ordinances (Consolidated) 2024
- Compensation payable under Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act
- LankaLaw Sri Lankaโs Leading Legal Research Platforms
- Case Analysis: TikTok Inc., et al. v. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General
- List of Cases Filed under the Online Safety Act of Sri Lanka
RESEARCH ARTICLES
- Affidavits: Legal Principles, Case Law, and Key Judgments
Introduction An affidavit is a written statement sworn to be true by the deponent, used as evidence in legal proceedings. Affidavits play a crucial role in both civil and criminal cases, serving as evidence in court, administrative proceedings, and businessโฆ Read more: Affidavits: Legal Principles, Case Law, and Key Judgments - Administrators and Executors in Sri Lanka: Legal Framework and Case Law
Introduction In Sri Lanka, the roles of administrators and executors are crucial in managing and distributing the estate of a deceased person. Their legal standing, responsibilities, and duties are guided by statutory laws and judicial precedents. This article delves into theโฆ Read more: Administrators and Executors in Sri Lanka: Legal Framework and Case Law - Proof of Shipment Under Letter of Credit Transactions: Expectations of Banks
A Letter of Credit (LC) is a financial instrument issued by a bank at the request of a buyer to guarantee timely payment to a seller upon the presentation of specified documents. This mechanism ensures compliance with agreed terms, offeringโฆ Read more: Proof of Shipment Under Letter of Credit Transactions: Expectations of Banks - A Comparative Analysis of Time Limits for Employee Relief Applications
Time limitations regarding applications for relief following employment termination have become critical in industrial law. These limits are designed to ensure timely recourse while preventing administrative delays. This article examines the evolution of time limits in Sri Lanka, their implicationsโฆ Read more: A Comparative Analysis of Time Limits for Employee Relief Applications - Freedom of Expression and the Right to Information: Pillars of Democracy and Good Governance
Freedom signifies the absence of control, interference, or restriction. Within this context, freedom of expression refers to the unrestrained ability to articulate one’s views, ideas, emotions, and thoughts. However, this right must coexist harmoniously with other universal freedoms, necessitating reasonableโฆ Read more: Freedom of Expression and the Right to Information: Pillars of Democracy and Good Governance - Smuggling of Human Cargo and Liability Issues: Perspectives in International Law
Illicit or irregular migration is a global phenomenon, often analyzed from the perspective of the destination country. However, it is inherently a multilateral issue involving countries of origin, transit, and destination. Origin countries are implicated when individuals leave without validโฆ Read more: Smuggling of Human Cargo and Liability Issues: Perspectives in International Law - Corporate Takeovers: Regulatory Frameworks, Challenges, and International Comparisons
Corporate phenomena such as takeover offers—exemplified by Hatton National Bank’s bid for control of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon and the contest between Vanik Incorporated Ltd and Asia Capital Ltd over Forbes Ceylon Ltd—highlight the importance of regulatory frameworks likeโฆ Read more: Corporate Takeovers: Regulatory Frameworks, Challenges, and International Comparisons - Contracts of Employment and Unfair Dismissals: An Evolving Landscape
Contracts of employment represent more than mere agreements between two parties; they are a critical framework for balancing rights, obligations, and expectations within the industrial and economic fabric of society. The evolution from a master-servant relationship to one governed byโฆ Read more: Contracts of Employment and Unfair Dismissals: An Evolving Landscape - Terminating a Companyโs Existence
The termination of a company’s existence is a structured and legally governed process aimed at ensuring fairness, transparency, and adherence to statutory obligations. This article delves into the various methods by which a company can cease to exist under theโฆ Read more: Terminating a Companyโs Existence - Stamping of Documents in Legal Proceedings
Stamp duty represents a pivotal element in the legal framework, serving as a form of taxation on specific documents to ensure their validity and enforceability. Governed initially by Ordinance No. 22 of 1909, the regulation of stamp duty underwent significantโฆ Read more: Stamping of Documents in Legal Proceedings
