History of the District Court Badulla

Tracing the Establishment and Development of the District Court of Badulla

The History of the District Court Badulla

District Court of Badulla is a court of record in Sri Lanka with original civil jurisdiction. Its historic courthouse building in Badulla town dates back to the British colonial period of Ceylon, having been photographed and documented around 1904–1905, and is officially recognized as an archaeological protected monument.

Colonial Heritage: The Badulla Court building was established during British administration to serve the judicial needs of the Uva Province, with records of legal proceedings and infrastructure dating back over a century.

Protected Status: The historic Badulla Court building is officially listed on the government heritage registry as a designated archaeological protected monument in the Badulla District.

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