
Research and Analysis of latest Acts, amendments and Judgements
- Compensation payable under Sri Lanka Disaster Management ActThe Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005, is a comprehensive legal framework aimed at addressing disaster preparedness, response, and mitigation. While the Act establishes key institutions and mechanisms, challenges such as compensation transparency, funding limitations, and enforcement issues need to be addressed. Strengthening implementation and ensuring fair compensation and resourceโฆ Read more: Compensation payable under Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act
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LEGAL RESOURCES

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KEY CONTENT

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- Legal Analysis of the shareholder oppression and corporate mismanagement case against Harry Jayawardene in 2011
- Wrongful termination of employment under TEWA
- Bill for Demutualization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
- Legal Analysis of S.C. (CHC) Appeal No. 22/2010: Pramuka Savings and Development Bank vs. Habib Bank AG Zurich
- Corporate Takeovers: Regulatory Frameworks, Challenges, and International Comparisons
JUDGEMENTS
- Legal Analysis of the shareholder oppression and corporate mismanagement case against Harry Jayawardene in 20111. Introduction The Milford case is a legal dispute adjudicated in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, involving the shareholders and directors of Milford Exports (Ceylon) Ltd. The case primarily concerns allegations of corporate mismanagement, shareholder oppression, and procedural issues under the Companies Act No. 7 ofโฆ Read more: Legal Analysis of the shareholder oppression and corporate mismanagement case against Harry Jayawardene in 2011
- Issuance of a Dealership Agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)The Supreme Court’s ruling in SC/SPL/LA 266/2023 underscores the fundamental importance of judicial oversight, due process, and institutional accountability. The decision reaffirms that state institutions must exercise their discretion lawfully and transparently, ensuring that judicial orders are respected and implemented without bias. The Attorney General’s involvement in furtherโฆ Read more: Issuance of a Dealership Agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)
SUPREME COURT

- Legal Analysis of the shareholder oppression and corporate mismanagement case against Harry Jayawardene in 2011
- Issuance of a Dealership Agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)
- Judicial Review and Procurement Dispute: SC/FR/135/2023
- Judicial Review of Procedural Compliance: Analysis of SC/APPEAL/1/2025
- Employer liability to pay additional gratuity
COURT OF APPEAL

LEGISLATIONS

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NEW ACTS
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
- Bill for Demutualization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
- Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill
- New Bill for the Amendment of the Companies Act
- New Bill for Proceeds of Crime
- New Bill for the Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
KEY LEGISLATIONS
LEGAL QUERIES
- 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
- Mode of Proof of a Deed-End of Life Interest
- Third Party Insurance-Driving the vehicle after consuming intoxicating liquor at the time of the accident-Liability of the Insurer
LEGAL NEWS
- 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
- Dispute over Telecasting rights of Sinhala films, “Nohadan Amme” and “Thakkita Tharikita”
- Balancing Legal Enforcement and Justice: Analysis of the NATA Act Revision Case
- Cancellation of the registration of Craig Estate Tea Factory
- Mismanagement of collapsed finance companies under the Ceylinco Group
- Labour dispute between Namunukula Plantations PLC and Commissioner General of Labour
RESEARCH ARTICLES
- Proof of Shipment Under Letter of Credit Transactions: Expectations of BanksA 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 ApplicationsTime 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 GovernanceFreedom 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 LawIllicit 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 ComparisonsCorporate 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 LandscapeContracts 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 ExistenceThe 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 ProceedingsStamp 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
- The WTO, Labour Standards, and National Legislation: A Comprehensive PerspectiveThe post-World War I establishment of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 1919 was a landmark event in the history of global labour rights. Arising from the upheavals of war and class struggles, the ILO was tasked with promoting socialโฆ Read more: The WTO, Labour Standards, and National Legislation: A Comprehensive Perspective
- Insider Dealing in the Information AgeIn the modern financial landscape, the importance of information cannot be overstated. Insider dealing, a term synonymous with the misuse of privileged information, has become a focal point of legal and ethical scrutiny in the information era. This offense, whichโฆ Read more: Insider Dealing in the Information Age