Enjoining Order

Following is the English translation of the Enjoining Order issued by Additional District Judge Jayaki de Alwis on August 9, 2018.

“After reading plaint and its annexures and hearing the submissions of the Learned Presidents Counsel appearing on behalf of the Plaintiffs, I have arrived at the prima facie conclusion that the plaintiffs have a right to the property.

Accordingly, as prayed for in prayer ‘A’ of the Plaint, an enjoining order is issued to prevent the first and second defendants from committing any acts prayed for in the plaint for a period of 14 days in the first instance, until further determination. Notice is issued to file objections with regards to the issuance of an interim injunction.

It is ordered to issue notice of the enjoining order together with the Plaint, its annexures and the affidavit to the Defendants through the fiscal and through registered post.

For the purpose of issuing summons, the plaintiffs are ordered to deposit Rs.

75,000/- prior to the fiscal taking steps to issue summons on the defendants.

Upon these steps being taken, I direct the Registrar to issue notices to the accused through the Fiscal and registered post.

Taking into consideration the age of the 1st and 2nd Plaintiffs and the fact that they have no children, I order the Deputy Inspector General of Colombo region to take steps as per the The Assistance to and Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses Act, No.04 of 2015 as per normal duties.”