Jurisdiction

Strengthening the efficiency of the civil justice system in Sri Lanka.

Powers & Jurisdiction

Civil Appeal High Court is vested with appellate jurisdiction of judgments, decrees and Orders delivered and made by any District Court.

Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Final Appeals from the District Court, Applications for Leave to appeal from the District Court, Applications in Revision from the District Court, Appeals Notwithstanding Lapse of time from the District Court, Applications for Acceleration.

Revisionary Jurisdiction

Applications in Revision from the District Court and other supervisory civil powers vested under Act No. 54 of 2006.