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Abduction of Infants and Illegal Adoption of Abducted Infants and Its Legal Situation on Adoption Laws in Sri Lanka
(2015)Rights of the child has become more irrefutable moral phenomenon of out of the human rights system. Orphans or children, whose parents cannot support them, can be adopted under procedure laid down by the Adoption Ordinance ... -
The Absolute Protection Available for the Disabled Children Under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Law; Sri Lankan Perspective
(2015)The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), No. 34 of 2005 of Sri Lanka specifies the domestic violence as a statutory offence and the law prevails in any circumstances, where a child subjects to or about to be subjected ... -
The Application of Public Trust Doctrine as a Mechanism to Ensure Environmental Protection by Means of Law: A Comparative Analysis between Sri Lankan and Indian Legal Context
(2015)World community is nowadays largely focused on the process of achieving sustainable development. In this process the public trust doctrine (PTD) is the most promising legal norm upon which the citizens can rely to realize ... -
Cassandra Complex: Analysis on Law Relating to Climatic Change in Sri Lanka
(2015)According to the strategic report of Ministry of Disaster Management in Sri Lanka, a sever landslide occurred in Meeriyabedda area in Kotabatha Grama Niladari Division in Haldemulla Divisional Secretariant Division in ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Directors` Duty of Care, Skill and Diligence in Sri Lanka, Australia and UK
(2015)The Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 made considerable changes to numerous areas of corporate law in Sri Lanka including the codification of the common law duties of directors which are set forth in the Sections 187 - 200. ... -
Contemporary Validity of Customary International Law with Reference to International Law Making Process
(2015)In the absence of a designated institution for making or passing international law the international law creation process has created a conundrum. Which authority or institution has the power to originate international ... -
The Contradiction between Sustainable Development and Economic Development: Special Reference to the Colombo Port City Project of Sri Lanka
(2015)The Colombo port City project is one of the largest investment projects implemented in Sri Lanka. The effect the constructing of the Port city has on the economy is positive. Nevertheless, there are lots of environmental ... -
Corporate Governance of Banks: A critical analysis of Sri Lankan Law and practice
(2015)Banks play one of the most significant and essential roles in any financial system; the health of the economy and the soundness of banking system go hand in hand. In Sri Lanka the Capital market reforms have taken place ... -
Corresponding Trade Union Laws in Sri Lanka with that of International Standards to Enable Professional Recognition
(2015)As a facet of professional recognition, identifying trade union rights in a country indeed is of immense importance. A 'trade union' can be defined as a combination of people who are in the same or identical profession ... -
"A Double Edged-Sword?" Need of a Human Rights Law Framework for Scientific Research in Sri Lanka
(2015)scientific experiments and research are not novel concepts to developed nations. Major regional legal systems such as European Human Rights System have recognized such phenomenon and developed a strong human rights protection ... -
Ensuring Good Administration through the Development of Judicial Review in Sri Lanka
(2015)Administrative Law relating to judicial control in Sri Lanka has developed several principles such as proportionality, legitimate expectation, public trust doctrine and right to equality by two ways of challenging the ... -
Entering a Contract at Will: a Critical Analysis of the Principles Governing Duress
(2015)For the purpose of forming a valid contract, the parties to a contract must have entered in to it with their own free will. The element of free will is a fundamental component of a legally valid contract and a basic principle ... -
Geographical Indications- Need of a Registration System for Srilanka
(2015)Sri Lanka is a developing country that possesses varieties of natural resources with great economic value. Many of them have grabbed the international market and they are main sources of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka. ... -
Horizon Line of National Development in Light of Issues and Challenges in Sri Lanka: with Special Reference to Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Project
(2015)The notion of development is an essential element for a developing country. It provides a qualitative lifestyle for their citizens. Sri Lanka in the last 30 years has been battling with the problems of development in spite ... -
Identification of Non-State Armed Groups in Non-International Armed Conflicts: A Legal Analysis
(2015)The globe was ravaged with heinous wars during the dawn of the 20th Century with World War I and II having caused millions of people throughout the world death, torture, imprisonment and destruction. Major participants ... -
Inculcating Professionalism among Sri Lankan Youth through Educational Reforms Empowering Youth Rights: Legacy in Retrospect
(2015)Youth predominantly represents most innovative and energetic community of a country. Hence it bestows a responsibility upon country to groom and enhance their professional standards guiding them on contribution for national ... -
Inverting the Paradox: Empowering Natural Resource Management in the Foreign Investment Regime in Sri Lanka
(2015)Foreign investments, often serve as major catalysts in economic development. For a developing country like Sri Lanka rich with natural resources, such resources can be used as key means of attracting huge inflows of foreign ...