C.V. Wigneshwaran vs I. Saseelan – SC/FRA/59/2025-2025

In C.V. Wigneshwaran vs I. Saseelan, decided by the Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on April 4, 2025, the issue of the rejection of nomination papers for local authorities’ elections and the allegations of violations of fundamental rights was addressed. The review focused on the deficiencies in affidavits, photocopies in lieu of certified documents, and failure to comply with statutory requirements relating to oaths and candidate composition under the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance. It was determined that the procedural errors and lack of proper certification did not constitute a breach of constitutional rights when viewed in light of the clear statutory mandates. The decision reaffirmed that removal of disqualified candidates under Section 31(3) suff