Harin Fernando vs. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) – SC EXPULSION NO: 01/2023-2024

In the case between Harin Fernando and Samagi Jana Balawegaya, the court addressed the issue of the validity of the expulsion of a National List Member of Parliament under Article 99(13)(a) of the Constitution. It was held that the expulsion of the Petitioner from the political party was both procedurally and substantively valid, reaffirming the principle that all Members of Parliament—whether elected via District List or National List—are subject to the same constitutional disqualifications for expulsion from their party. The decision relied on the interpretation of constitutional provisions, party disciplinary rules, and relevant precedents, underscoring the requirement that natural justice and procedural fairness must be observed in expulsion proceedings. The appeal was dismissed withou