Legal System And Branches Of Law Flashcards
(30 cards)
What type of legal system does Sri Lanka have?
Mixed legal system (Roman-Dutch, English, and customary laws)
What is the supreme law in Sri Lanka?
The Constitution of Sri Lanka
Name the two main categories of law in Sri Lanka.
Public Law and Private Law
What does Public Law govern?
Relationship between the state and individuals
What does Private Law govern?
Relationships between private individuals or entities
Which branch of law deals with government structure and fundamental rights?
Constitutional Law
Which branch regulates government agencies and officials?
Administrative Law
What is the primary source of substantive civil law in Sri Lanka?
Roman-Dutch Law
Which courts handle serious criminal cases?
High Courts
What is the role of Magistrate’s Courts?
Handle minor criminal offenses and preliminary inquiries
Which personal law applies to Kandyan Sinhalese?
Kandyan Law
Which personal law applies to Tamil inhabitants of Jaffna?
Thesavalamai Law
Which personal law governs Muslim marriage and divorce?
Muslim Law
What court handles commercial disputes exceeding 20 million rupees?
Commercial High Court
What tribunal handles employment disputes?
Labour Tribunals
What is the apprenticeship period after passing Law College exams?
6 months
Who chairs the Council of Legal Education?
The Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
What is the highest court in Sri Lanka?
Supreme Court
Which court hears appeals from High Courts?
Court of Appeal
What does Procedural Law govern?
Methods for enforcing substantive law
What act regulates the court structure and procedures?
Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978
Which court has jurisdiction over wills and estates?
District Courts
What law governs criminal procedure in Sri Lanka?
English procedural law
What is the term for apprenticeship under a senior attorney?
Pupillage
