Narangoda and Others v. Kodituwakku, Inspector General of Police and Others – sllr 2002 volume 1 page 247

In the case between Narangoda and Others (Assistant Superintendents of Police) and Kodituwakku, Inspector-General of Police and Others, the court addressed the issue of alleged infringement of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) arising from a flawed and discriminatory police promotion process. It was held that the promotion procedure was marked by significant irregularities, including evidence of pre-selection, manipulation of interview marks, use of non-contemporaneous records, and lack of administrative transparency. The holding reaffirmed the principle that selections for promotion within public service must be conducted fairly, transparently, and in accordance with due process, ensuring equal treatment for all candidates. The decision drew upon constitutional provisions protecting