Deshapriya v. Rukmani, Divisional Secretary, Dodangoda and Others – sllr 1999 volume 2 page 412

In the case between Deshapriya (Plaintiff, a Samurdhi Niyamaka) and Rukmani, Divisional Secretary of Dodangoda; the Commissioner-General of Samurdhi (2nd respondent); and the Deputy Speaker/MP (3rd respondent) (Defendants), the court addressed alleged abuse of power and violation of fundamental rights under Article 12 (1) and (2) of the Constitution. The court determined that the plaintiff’s suspension from service, which followed the refusal to canvass support for specific political candidates, was unlawful and politically motivated, amounting to discrimination and a breach of constitutional rights. The court declared the suspension null and void, directed reinstatement of service, awarded arrears of pay and specified compensation, and called for further administrative referral concerning