https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/3856 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:42:01 GMT 2026-04-08T13:42:01Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1758 A Game of Titles: The effectiveness of the Implementation of the current Land Title Registration programme under the Registration of Titles Act No. 21 of 1998 in Sri Lanka FERNANDO, WASM A definite title to one’s land is essential before one can reap the full benefits of such land. In order to obtain a definite title to a land, a landowner must register such land legally in order for him to fully enforce his rights to such land. The law relating to the registration of lands in Sri Lanka at present is governed under the law relating to ‘registration of deeds’ system in the Registration of Deeds Ordinance 1927 Sri Lanka. However, this system of registration of lands is fundamentally flawed and therefore was replaced with ‘registration of title’ system by the Registration of Titles Act No 21 of 1998. The land registration programme, popularised as ‘Bim Saviya’ was the programme implemented under this Act entrusted with the main task of registration of lands in Sri Lanka and issuing title certificates to such lands. However, this programme, ever since its implementation has shown a very slow progress in the registration of lands in Sri Lanka. The objective of this study is to analyse the current land title registration programme in Sri Lanka in order to ascertain its effectiveness in registering lands and issuing title certificates to lands. The research uses a mixed approach of analysing both doctrinal and nondoctrinal data pertaining to this area, the non-doctrinal approach will analyse quantitative data collected so as to identify the loopholes in the present land registration programme implemented under the Title Registration Act and thereby to provide effective solutions to the slow procedure in land title registration. Full Text Article Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1758 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1757 International Humanitarian Law and regulations to prevent the deaths and injuries of the civilians during an international armed conflict Ramanayake, RMUAK; Rathnamalala, RIBAM Armed forces in any country are expected to use special expertise knowledge and skills to save the dignity of the state and its citizens without being negligent or without having failure and inappropriate commanding orders. Therefore it should have a serious examination on the existing laws and especially on the Geneva Convention -4, Article 3 which has specially focus on the noncombatants in international conflict. Even though there have been practicing numerous types of laws and regulations, it is been noticeable that these are somewhat ineffective in the present war field. This could leads to a zero respect towards the law. Inasmuch the objectives of this paper article efforts to examine the required standard of care by the international authorities, consider on the several articles and currently existing laws and regulations that are specially regard on the protection of unarmed civilians also, to identify the finding loopholes of the existing laws and provide suggestions on the existing laws. This research is a doctrinal type of research which reviews some past literature, analysis of past case studies and books in the area of the international humanitarian law. In the long run, there are millions of innocent civilians have been trapped in many war effecting areas helplessly without ant wrong on their hands. Therefore it is one of a massive and also an important duty to rescue them immediately as soon as possible. The International Humanitarian Law as the supreme law for the international armed conflicts is having that noble duty protect innocent civilians in endanger no matter in any circumstances occurs. Full Text Article Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1757 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1756 Liability for Omission in Prospectus under the Companies Act of 2007: Need for Reformation Perera, WAC Prospectus is a legally mandated document which reflects the status of a company which has offered securities to the public. Based on the information provided in the prospectus, the investors make their decisions as to whether or not accept the offer and purchase securities of that enterprise. As a result of this vital role played by prospectuses in inducing investors to invest in securities, it is of immense importance that the prospectus not only provide accurate information, but also do not omit any fact which is essential to make a proper decision. However, under the company law of Sri Lanka, although the liability for misstatements could be imposed on persons who are responsible for making the prospectus, there cannot be found any provisions which provide for liability for omissions. Nonetheless, with reference to other legal systems in the world such as India, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (USA), it can be seen that provisions relating to liability for misstatements as well as for omissions are included in their relevant legislations. Hence this can be identified as a loophole in Sri Lankan company law regime owing to which a subscriber who has suffered a loss as a result of any omission lacks an effective legal remedy to claim compensation from the party who is responsible for such an omission. Therefore, this study recommends that the existing company law of Sri Lanka should be amended in order to include provisions relating to liability for omissions as well. The author uses primary and secondary data such as Acts and Statutes, judicial decisions, and web articles to achieve the objectives of analysing the company law regime of Sri Lanka in relation to the liability for omissions in prospectuses with a comparative analysis of other jurisdictions; India, the UK and the USA. Full Text Article Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1756 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1754 Analysis on Deforestation and Environmental Law in Sri Lanka Liyanawatte, CV; Dias, KLAG Ever since human starts to walk in the earth they had a close relationship with the forest and their daily essentials were provided by the forest. But due to the expansion of civilization, forest lands were destroyed for agricultural purposes, development projects and for timber. Gradually human distant themselves from forests due the technological development they achieved and pay less attention to the protection of forests. Therefore deforestation rate increased. As an island nation and a biologically hot spot, Sri Lanka had to face the environmental issue, “deforestation”. From the beginning of this nation there were rules and regulations relating to the protection of forests. Though there are laws relating to environmental protection somehow deforestation has become a major environmental issue in the country due to its implication on biodiversity, water cycle, carbon cycle, etc. This research is carry out to examine “whether laws relating to deforestation are adequate to control the rate of deforestation?” Objectives of this research are to analyze the international and domestic laws prevailing in the country and to examine whether they are adequate enough to mitigate this issue, Environmental impact of deforestation and finally to recommend solutions by referring into measures taken by other countries. This research would employ a quantitative analysis of primary sources and secondary sources. Primary sources would include conventions, case laws and secondary sources would include textbooks, journal articles and other electronic resources. Full Text Article Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/1754 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z