Special Laws Of Sl Flashcards
(49 cards)
What law governs marriage and divorce for Muslims in Sri Lanka?
Marriage and Divorce (Muslim) Act No. 13 of 1951
Which law applies to Kandyan Sinhalese personal matters?
Kandyan Law
What law governs property and family matters for Tamils in Jaffna?
Thesavalamai Law
What tribunal handles employment disputes in Sri Lanka?
Labour Tribunals (Industrial Disputes Act No. 62 of 1957)
Which act establishes Mediation Boards for minor disputes?
Mediation Boards Act No. 72 of 1988
What court handles commercial disputes exceeding 20 million rupees?
Commercial High Court
Which board resolves disputes related to house rentals?
Rent Control Board
What is the main criminal code in Sri Lanka?
Penal Code Ordinance
Which act addresses money laundering offenses?
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
What law regulates company formation and governance?
Companies Act No. 07 of 2007
Which law governs business partnerships?
Partnership Ordinance
What law governs the registration of business names?
Registration of Business Names Act
Which act regulates cybercrime in Sri Lanka?
Computer Crime Act
What act governs online content and safety?
Online Safety Act
Which act punishes contempt of court?
Contempt of Court Tribunal or Institution Act
What ordinance governs inheritance among Muslims?
Muslim Interstate Succession Ordinance No. 10 of 1931
What law regulates registration of marriages across communities?
Marriage Registration Ordinance
Which act replaced the Companies Ordinance of 1938?
Companies Act No. 07 of 2007
What act supports anti-money laundering alongside the Prevention of Money Laundering Act?
Financial Transactions Reporting Act
Which law governs employer-employee relations?
Industrial Disputes Act No. 62 of 1957
What law governs the rights of promoters in company formation?
Companies Act
Which courts handle Muslim personal law cases?
Quazi Courts
What is the purpose of Mediation Boards?
Facilitate amicable settlement of minor civil and criminal disputes
Which law governs registration of partnerships?
Partnership Ordinance