Mendis v. Air Lanka Limited and Others – sllr 1996 volume 2 page 194

In the case between Mendis (Petitioner) and Air Lanka Limited and Others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the procedural actions and decisions of the airline in relation to recurrent simulator checks for flight crew infringed the petitioner’s fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The petitioner contended that the airline failed to follow its prescribed procedures, deprived him of proper guidance and remedial opportunities, and subjected him to unequal treatment as compared to others similarly situated. It was ultimately held that the superiors of the petitioner substantially complied with their obligations to provide requisite guidance, training, and opportunity as outlined in the relevant operational manual. The application for relief was dismi