Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Divisions of the Court

The District Court Kekirawa is organized into specialized court rooms to efficiently handle various categories of civil and criminal matters, ensuring the proper administration of justice.

Court Rooms

Full List of Court Room Numbers / Names

District Court Kekirawa (Main Court)

Presiding Judge

Assigned to Each Court Room

District Judge, Kekirawa: Presiding Officer over original civil jurisdiction cases.

Divisions

Division of the Courts

01. Civil Court

Civil matters
Court's Road, Kekirawa
District Court

02. Criminal Court

Criminal matters
Court's Road, Kekirawa
Magistrates Court

Jurisdiction

Case Types / Subject Areas Handled

Under the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 of Sri Lanka, District Courts hold unlimited original civil jurisdiction, which covers:

Civil & Commercial Disputes

Money recovery claims, land ownership disputes, contract disputes, partition actions, and damages claims.

Family & Matrimonial Disputes

Divorce, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, and custody of children.

Testamentary & Estate Cases

Granting of Probates and Letters of Administration, estate administration of deceased persons.

Insolvency & Guardianship Matters

Insolvency, guardianship of minors, and management of the persons/properties of individuals of unsound mind.

Contact

Direct Contact Extension & Office Contact Information

Address

District Court, Court Complex,
Kekirawa, Sri Lanka

General Landline

025-2264291

Direct extension numbers to specific court chambers or registries are assigned internally via the District Court Registrar's Office.