GovPay Initiative: Sri Lanka’s First Integrated Digital Payment Platform
Thanuki Goonesinghe
March 28, 2025
Understanding the Landscape of LGBTQ Rights in Sri Lanka
Understanding the Landscape of LGBTQ Rights in Sri Lanka: A History, Challenges, and the Path Ahead A Brief Introduction to the LGBTQ+ Community Sexual identity
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Corporate governance in the face of environmental and social activism
Corporate governance in the face of environmental and social activism – Is shareholders’ interest reconcilable with a company’s ability to address its environmental and social
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New Regulations for Online Sellers Consumer Affairs Act Gazatte
The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification No. 2332/15 by virtue of the powers vested under Section 10(1) (b) (ii) on 17th
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A Brief Overview of the Supreme Court Judgment on the 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
An evaluation of State Accountability in ensuring National Security.(SCFR163/19,165/19,166/19,184/19,188/19,191/19,193/19,195/19,196/19,197/19,198/19,293/19) TOn 12.01.2023 a bench of seven judges of the Supreme Court comprising of Chief Justice Jayantha
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A brief overview of dispute resolution for a commonly used in Sri Lanka.
Article 4 (c ) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka states that the judicial power of the people shall be exercised by Parliament through courts,
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How to protect intellectual property in Sri Lanka and defend against infringement
The Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003 (the “IP Act”) is the primary legislation which provides for the protection of Intellectual Property rights in
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A Guide to Understanding and Complying with Data Privacy Laws in Sri Lanka
The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulates the processing of personal data and protects the rights of data subjects. This guideline aims to help you
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A Brief Description of the Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act, No.1 of 2023, in Sri Lanka
The Recovery of Possession of Premises Given on Lease Act, No.1 of 2023 (herein after referred as “The Act”) was certified and took effect from the 17th
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Short Term Foreign Currency Loans from Companies Incorporated Outside Sri Lanka.
In terms of the Foreign Exchange (Short Term Foreign Currency Loans from a Company Incorporated Outside Sri Lanka) Regulations No. 2 of 2022 dated 02.12.2022
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District court awards disabled child substantial damages for disabilities caused by the negligence of hospital staff.
The District Court of Colombo recently delivered a landmark judgement awarding compensation to a disabled child whose disabilities had arisen as a direct result of
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