Trials are mainly governed by the Civil Procedure Code. Additionally, the Admiralty Rules and Arbitration Act would apply depending on the nature of the action. Company disputes including winding up applications are governed by the Companies Act No 7 of 2007, and Winding up Rules.  

If the case transpired that the cause of action has arisen out of commercial transactions in which the debt, damage, or demand exceeds fifty million Sri Lankan Rupees, the case can be transferred to the Commercial High Court. 

The status/filling of a case can be found directly from the Website of the Commercial High Court by simply visiting  www.commercialhc.gov.lk and logging on 'Case Status', or by scanning the QR code displayed in the Commercial High Court premises or through SMS. A personal inquiry from the branch is considered as the last resort.

A hearing can be conducted through Zoom occasionally when the need arises.

Yes, to obtain the link to the hearing, contact the Registrar of the Commercial High Court and obtain it before the trial date.

The relevant information regarding the hearing and the courtroom can be obtained through the website. (www.colchc.gov.lk)

To obtain a hard copy of the transcript the application form must be filled out. The same procedure has to be followed to obtain an audio recording of the hearing as well.  A link and details about obtaining transcripts and audio recordings can be found on the Fees, Filing, and Forms webpage.

Yes, they are available

The record of the pending case can be inspected by the parties or counsel engaged/in communication with such parties on any working day by filing an application for inspection affixing thereon a court fee stamp of Rs. 5.00 for ordinary inspection which would be on the following day. 

For the supply of certified copies, a litigant has to move an application requesting a certified copy. 

Relevant information can be obtained from the Website of the Commercial High Court(www.colchc.gov.lk) logging on to the page Charges to be paid for certified Copies of Court Orders. 

The official working hours of the Commercial High Court Staff are from 08.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. with a 30-minute break from 1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. on all weekdays. 

Judicial cases can be filed on all working days between 9 .00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Court premises.

The Supreme Court is the only court that holds appellate power over the decision of the Commercial High Court.

Yes. But the court must be informed of any such activities and the proceedings must be moved to termination or the action must be withdrawn. If the terms of the settlement are entered before the court, a decree shall be entered accordingly.