Ramamoorthy v. Douglas Devananda and Others – sllr 1999 volume 2 page 248

In the case between the expelled Members of Parliament of Independent Group No. 2 (including petitioners such as Mr. Chandrasiri) and Douglas Devananda with associated Group office-bearers, the court addressed the legality of expulsions grounded in allegations of wilful non-cooperation, absenteeism from meetings, and the failure to provide explanations. It was held that the expulsion was lawful and valid, with the findings establishing that the substance of the charges had been sufficiently communicated and that persistent refusal to participate constituted a renunciation of Group obligations. The court reaffirmed the principle that procedural fairness under natural justice emphasizes substantive fairness over technical form. Reliance was placed on Article 99(13)(a) of the Constitution and