History of the Civil Appellate High Court

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

Establishment of the Court

The Civil Appellate High Court of Kurunegala was established on 01 June 2007 at No. 07, Iluppugedara Road, Kurunegala, with Hon. Mrs. J.M.T.M.P.U. Thennakoon and Hon. Mr. D.L.M. Seneviratne serving as the inaugural judges of the original bench.

Operating as the only civil appellate court in the North Western Province, the Court was created under Section 5A of the High Court of the Provinces (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Act No. 54 of 2006 to provide expeditious regional appellate justice for litigants across the province.

Civil Appellate High Court Building

Provincial Jurisdiction

11 District Courts

The sole civil appellate forum serving litigants across the entire North Western Province.

A Specialized Forum for Adjudication

Since 15 October 2019, the Court has functioned from its current premises at 58/1, Pallegattuwana, Muththettugala, Dambulla Road, situated approximately 4 km from Kurunegala city.

Civil Appellate High Court Building

Commitment to Judicial Efficiency

Today, supported by a dedicated team of 20 officers led by the Registrar, the Court adjudicates civil appeals referred from Kurunegala, Wariyapola, Maho, Nikaweratiya, Galgamuwa, Kuliyapitiya, Anamaduwa, Hettipola, Marawila, Chilaw, and Puttalam.