Karunaratne Banda vs. Wijewardena – sllr 2020 volume 1 page 379

In the case between Randilisi Mudiyanselage Karunaratne Banda (Plaintiff) and Respondent Attorney-at-Law Wasantha Wijewardena (Defendant), the court addressed allegations of attorney deceit, malpractice, and breach of professional duty under Supreme Court Rules and the Judicature Act. It was concluded that the attorney failed to appear on scheduled court dates for a Fundamental Rights Application, improperly delayed or managed subsequent motions for re-listing, and intentionally misled the client. The holding established that such conduct constituted professional misconduct warranting disciplinary sanctions. The decision reaffirmed the principle that attorneys are required to uphold diligent representation and honesty, citing both the Supreme Court (Conduct of and Etiquette for Attorneys-a