Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka: Legal Guide
Rashini Gunawardhana
May 2, 2025
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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Cyber Security Bill Summary
The various cyber security breaches in 2022 affecting government institutions such as SriLankan Airlines, the Ministry of Health, the Sri Lankan Bureau of Foreign Employment
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Casino Business Licensing Regulations No. 1 of 2022 in Sri Lanka – A Summary
The Casino gaming business in Sri Lanka is regulated by the Casino Business (Regulation) Act 17 of 2010 (“Act”). Nearly 12 years after its enactment,
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Permitted Hours of Work for Women
As it stands under the current Sri Lankan legal framework women are permitted to work during night hours only in limited circumstances. The need for
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The Personal Data Protection Act
The Personal Data Protection Act of Sri Lanka was passed in parliament and was certified by the Speaker on 19th March 2022 and is the
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A Brief on the Proposed 21st Amendment to the Constitution
The proposed 21st Amendment to the constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka was published via gazette supplement dated 6th May 2022. The
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Proposed Tax Reforms – Income tax in Sri Lanka
The Press Release dated 31.05.2022 was issued by the Media Division of Prime Minister’s Office setting out several proposals revising the VAT regime. A summary
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Proposed Tax Reforms Summary – Part 1 Value Added Tax (“VAT”)
Proposed Tax Reforms – Value Added Tax (“VAT”) In Sri Lanka The Press Release dated 31.05.2022 was issued by THE Media Division of Prime Minister’s
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A Brief Introduction to Arbitration in Sri Lanka
What is Arbitration? Arbitration is a means of non-judicial dispute resolution by referring a dispute to a neutral party (an Arbitrator) for a binding decision,
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Tax Amnesty For Undeclared Income
Applicability Any person including individuals, companies, Funds, NGO’s, partnerships who has not disclosed any amount of taxable supply, income or asset which was required to
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