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The High Court of Civil Appeal, Matara, Sri Lanka, was established under the High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006, and its organizational structure consists of two main parts: the Judicial Branch and the Administrative Branch. The High Court of Civil Appeal mainly hears appeals and revisions stems from the District Court and delivers judgment. Cases in the High Court of Civil Appeal are generally heard by a Bench of two judges.

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Judges of the Court
Hon. A.M.M. Sahabdeen

Hon. A.M.M. Sahabdeen

Judge of the High Court

Hon. R.S.S. Sapuvida

Hon. R.S.S. Sapuvida

Presiding Judge of the High Court

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Court Jurisdiction & Framework

Appellate Case Categories

  • Final Appeals (F)
    Appeals against final judgments and decrees of District Courts.
  • Leave to Appeal (LA)
    Applications seeking leave to appeal against interlocutory/interim orders.
  • Revision Applications (RA)
    Applications to invoke revisionary powers to prevent a miscarriage of justice.
  • Notwithstanding Lapse of Time (NLT)
    Applications seeking the court's indulgence to appeal despite the expiration of the statutory time limit.
  • Acceleration (AC)
    Applications requesting an expedited hearing or early listing for a pending appellate case.

Governing Legislation

  • The Constitution of Sri Lanka
  • Civil Procedure Code (Consolidated)
  • Judicature Act
  • High Court of Provinces (Special Provisions) Act No. 19 of 1990
  • High Court (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006
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