Habeas Corpus in Sri Lanka; Theory and Practice of the Great Writ ...

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

‘It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps
justice alive’
Earl Warren (1891-1974)14 th Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court
In memory of our friend and colleague, the late Mr Suranjith
Hewamanne, Attorney-at-law whose efforts to advance the
cause of justice in Sri Lanka remain unparalleled

2% 0%
19%
Dimissals
Release
Writ Issued
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79%

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9%
57%
7%
3%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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9%
57%
7%
3%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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6%
5%
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57%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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57%
7%
3%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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3%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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57%
7%
3%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

5%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
Unspecified

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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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78%

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
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Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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9%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
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Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
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12%
10%
9%
7%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
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6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
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Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
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Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
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custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
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Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
3%
1%
0%
12%
10%
9%
7%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
3%
1%
0%
12%
10%
9%
7%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

6% 0% 52%
3%
1%
0%
12%
10%
9%
7%
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of corpus being indicated
Dismissal upon withdrawal on the basis of production before Magistrate/arrested/lawful/fiscal
custody
Dismissal on the basis of petitioner being absent and unrepresented
Dismissal upon withdrawal by petitioner/counsel for inter alia inability to come to Colombo,
inability to contact petitioner or for undisclosed reasons
Dismissal after considering the merits
Dismissal on basis that corpus has been sent for rehabilitation
Dismissal by Court of Appeal upon finding of misdirection and/or error by Magistrate’s Court
Dismissal with liberty to file fresh application
Dismissal on the basis that petitioner was absent at inquiry at Magistrate's Court

Chart 7: Categorisation of applications filed in the Provincial High
Court of Jaffna (2003-2004) on basis of delays between date of arrest
and date of filing

Chart 8: Findings of the Committee of Inquiry of the Human
Rights Commission (October 2003) in respect of the provincial
cases

Chart 9: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court of
Jaffna by the number of years from the date of arrest to the
completion of the hearing in the Magistrate’s Court

Chart 9: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court of
Jaffna by the number of years from the date of arrest to the
completion of the hearing in the Magistrate’s Court

Chart 9: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court of
Jaffna by the number of years from the date of arrest to the
completion of the hearing in the Magistrate’s Court

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

Chart 10: Categorisation of cases filed in the Provincial High Court
of Jaffna by the number of postponements

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