Oenone Saummiya Amalasontha Gunewardena vs Sri Lankan Airlines Limited et al. – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 394/2008-2017

In the case between Oenone Saummiya Amalasontha Gunewardena (Plaintiff) and Sri Lankan Airlines Limited and others (Respondents), the court addressed the issue of alleged discrimination in the appointment process for the post of Head of Service Delivery at Sri Lankan Airlines Limited. It was held that the evidence did not establish any violation of fundamental rights or procedural misconduct during the interview and appointment process. The principle reaffirmed was that a party alleging breach of constitutional rights must provide sufficient evidence to substantiate such claims. Reliance was placed on the assessment of the factual and documentary material presented, emphasizing the necessity of clear proof of discrimination or procedural unfairness to warrant a judicial remedy. The applica