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This blog is to share legal knowledge with everyone in a simpler manner. I tried to compile legal provisions and decided cases on a particular topic and present it to you. I think this will help you in different ways.

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Duncan Abeynayaka

LLB (University of Peradeniya), Attoney at Law, Dip in Forensic Med (Faculty of Med - UOP)



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