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The District Court Nuwara Eliya is one of the principal civil courts in Sri Lanka, functioning under the judicial system to hear and determine a wide range of civil matters within its jurisdiction. The court is responsible for handling cases related to property disputes, contractual matters, monetary claims, inheritance, family-related issues, and other civil proceedings according to the laws of Sri Lanka. The District Court Nuwara Eliya is committed to delivering Justice efficiently, fairly, and impartially while maintaining public confidence in the judicial process. Through its dedicated judicial officers and administrative staff, the court continues to uphold the rule of law and provide accessible legal services to the public.

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Judges of the Court
Hon. D. Sahani M. De Silva

Hon. D. Sahani M. De Silva

District Judge

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Launch of E-Filing System Phase II

The second phase of the electronic filing system was successfully launched today. This new phase extends digital services, allowing attorneys to securely file pleadings, written submissions, and motions online without visiting the registry in person. Training sessions for the new system will be conducted next week.

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Case Types / Subjects

  • 1. Child Adoption - AD
  • 2. Curator / Guardianship - CG
  • 3. Child Custody - CU
  • 4. Claim Inquires - CL
  • 5. Certificate Matters/Documents - CM
  • 6. Debt Recovery Actions - DR
  • 7. Matrimonial Actions - DV
  • 8. Curatorship (Land) - GL
  • 9. Land Acquisition - LA
  • 10. Land Matters - LM
  • 11. Removal of Caveat - RC
  • 12. Lunacy Matters - LY
  • 13. Mortgage Bond - MB
  • 14. Hire Purchase - HP
  • 15. Money / Damage Recovery - MR
  • 16. Money Summary - MS
  • 17. Next Friend - NF
  • 18. Partition - PA
  • 19. Recovery of Lease Premises - RP
  • 20. Trust - TR
  • 21. Testamentary - TC
  • 22. Small Claim Matters - SC
  • 23. Finance leasing Act - FL
  • 24. Recovery of Loans by Bank Act - RL
  • 25. Rent and Ejectment - RE
  • 26. Cancellation of Deeds - CD
  • 27. Cooperative Societies - CO
  • 28. Kandyan Divorce Appeal - KA
  • 29. Enforcement of foreign decrees - EF
  • 30. Special Matters - SP

Related Laws

  • Consolidated Civil Procedure Code
    (Amendments: Act No.8 of 2017, No.29 of 2023, No.43 of 2024)
  • The Companies Act No.7 of 2007
  • Companies Winding Up Rules of 1939
    (Includes Forms 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 19)
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