E-Filing Notice

LAUNCH OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF COLOMBO

Event Date: July 31, 2026. This is to inform the legal fraternity, litigants and the general public that the official website of the District Court of Colombo will be officially launched on Friday, July 31, 2026. This digital initiative aims to enhance judicial transparency, streamline court administration, and improve access to justice. Key Features of the Portal: •Daily Cause Lists: View updated court schedules and hearing dates online. (under constructions) •Case Status Tracking: Check case progression and procedural status. (under constructions) •Public Announcements: Access to legal notices, circulars, and court guidelines. •General Information: Guidelines on court procedures, registry contacts, and operating hours. The website URL and relevant details for members of the bar will be published following the official inauguration ceremony. By Order, Chief Registrar District Court of Colombo Hultsdorf, Colombo 12

Establishment of the Small Claims Court - 06/11/2026

The public is hereby informed that a new Court has been established at No. 48, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07 on 11 June 2026, in terms of the provisions of the Small Claims Court Procedure Act, No. 33 of 2022, for the institution and hearing of cases under the said Act. Accordingly, litigants, legal practitioners, and members of the public are advised that all actions falling within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court Colombo shall be instituted before this Court from the date of commencement. Location: No. 48, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. For further information, please contact the relevant court administration office.