Krishnan Nalinda Priyadarshana v. Kandana Arachchige Nilmini Dhammika Perera et al. – SC APPEAL NO. 67/2012-2013

In the case between Krishnan Nalinda Priyadarshana (Plaintiff/Respondent) and Kandana Arachchige Nilmini Dhammika Perera and others (Defendants/Appellants), the court addressed the issue of vicarious liability for the tortious acts of an employee, specifically examining whether the owner of a lorry could be held responsible for injuries caused by her employee during the course of employment. It was held that the owner, as employer, is jointly and severally liable for the negligent and intentional acts of the driver, reaffirming the principle that an employer may be held strictly liable for wrongful acts committed in the scope of employment. The court relied on established authorities concerning vicarious liability and the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor as evidentiary proof of negligence. Th