Divisions of the Court

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

Court Divisions & Operations

The Magistrate’s Court Kesbewa 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.

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Prosecutions conducted by:

  • Penal Code Cases
  • Cases under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance
  • Cases under the Excise Duty Ordinance
  • Maintenance Cases
  • Cases under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
  • All Cases under the Primary Court Proceedings Act
  • Anticipatory Bail Cases
  • Cases under the Labour Ordinances
  • Cases under the Wildlife, Fauna, Flora and Forest Ordinance/Acts
  • Cases under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act
  • Cases under Other Ordinances/Laws/Acts
  • Cases under the Animal/Animal Cruelty/Cow Slaughter Acts
  • Cases under the Urban Development Authority Act
  • Recovery of Possession of Lands Cases
  • Contempt of Court Cases
  • Public Nuisance Cases (Section 98 of Criminal Procedure Code)
  • Public Peace Cases (Section 81 of Criminal Procedure Code)
  • Online Safety Cases
  • Cases under the Firearms 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
  • Money Laundering Cases
  • Cases Where No Offence is Disclosed
  • Cases under the Intellectual Property Act