History of the District Court Badulla

The History of the District Court Badulla

The District Court of Badulla is a court of record in Sri Lanka with original civil jurisdiction. Its historic courthouse building in Badulla town dates back to the British colonial period of Ceylon, having been photographed and documented around 1904–1905, and is officially recognized as an archaeological protected monument.

Standing as a vital institutional pillar in the Uva Province, the court has preserved a distinguished heritage of judicial administration and original civil adjudications spanning over a century.

Badulla Court Room

Colonial Heritage

The Badulla Court building was established during British administration to serve the judicial needs of the Uva Province, with records of legal proceedings and infrastructure dating back over a century.

Protected Status

The historic Badulla Court building is officially listed on the government heritage registry as a designated archaeological protected monument in the Badulla District.