Divisions of the Court

Organization of judicial functions and subject matter jurisdictions of the Magistrate’s Court Kegalle.

Court Divisions & Operations

The Magistrate’s Court Kegalle is organized into specialized divisions to efficiently handle various categories of criminal matters according to its territorial diversity ensuring timely resolution and proper administration of justice.

Court No 01

Prosecutions conducted by:

  • Cases under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance
  • Cases under the Excise Ordinance
  • Bribery cases
  • Maintenance cases
  • Penal Code
  • Cases under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance
  • Cases under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
  • All cases under the Primary Court Cases Act
  • Cooperative litigation
  • Cases under the Local Government Acts
  • Pending bail cases
  • Cases related to labour laws
  • Cases filed under the Wildlife, Fauna, Flora and Forest Ordinance/Act
  • Public Health Inspector/Food and Drug Inspector Cases
  • Cases under other Ordinances/Laws/Acts
  • Cases under Animal/Animal Cruelty/Cow Slaughter Acts
  • Inland Revenue/Provincial Revenue Cases
  • Land (possession) repossession cases
  • Cases of repossession of official residences
  • Contempt of court cases
  • Public nuisance cases
  • Online security lawsuits
  • Antiquities cases
  • Cases under the Gun Ordinance
  • Cases under the Offensive Weapons Act
  • Cases under the Explosives Act
  • Cases under the Debt Recovery Act
  • Cases under the Offences against Public Property Act