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Multiple Legal systems of law in Sri Lanka3 Topics
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An overview of the laws of Sri Lanka1 Topic
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Introduction of English Law to Sri Lanka1 Topic
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The Reception of English Law through Judicial Activism
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The Administration of Justice under the Dutch Government
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Court System during Dutch Period
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Law Applicable during Dutch Period & later in morden Sri Lanka
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The Ancient Sinhalese Legal System (Kandyan Law)
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Tesawalami
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Muslim Law
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Source of Law - Introduction and Statutes
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The Doctrine of Judicial Precedent
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Customs as a Source of Law
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Religion as a Source of Law in Sri Lanka
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Equity as a Source of Law in Sri Lanka
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Courts of First Instance
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High Court
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The Supreme Court
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Meditation Boards
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The Sources of the classical Roman-Dutch Law
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Lesson 1,
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Portuguese Influence on the Laws Sri Lanka (1505 – 1696 AD)
Centennial Academy January 31, 2023
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The rulers did not introduce Portuguese Law to Ceylon. Therefore, the Portuguese influence was very minimal. By Malwana Convention, the colonisers agreed to apply the Sinhala Laws, and there were modifications since it was enforced by Portuguese rulers.
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