Celebrating the 75th Departmental Meeting and 15th Anniversary of the Department of Private and Comparative Law

On March 4, 2025, the Department of Private and Comparative Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, held a celebratory session at the Faculty Board Room to mark two significant milestones – the 75th departmental meeting and the 15th anniversary of the department’s establishment. The event was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Heads of the three Departments, and departmental staff members.  Proceedings commenced with the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the Dean, the Heads of Departments, and academic and non-academic staff members. This was followed by a welcome address from Dr. Udapadie Liyanage, Head of the Department of Private and Comparative Law, who reflected on the department’s history and its notable journey over the years. Professor Sampath Punchihewa, Dean of the Faculty of Law, then addressed the gathering, highlighting the department’s accomplishments and outlining its future direction. The ceremony concluded with a felicitation, where each member of the department was presented with a certificate in recognition of their valuable service to the institution. The event served as both a celebration of the department’s legacy and a reaffirmation of its commitment to excellence in legal education.