Dr. (Mrs.) Fathima Shemoon Marleen Vs. University of Colombo and others – CA 54/2017-2017

The case between Dr. (Mrs.) Fathima Shemoon Marleen and the University of Colombo (including the 37th Respondent), addressed the issue of a writ of certiorari under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka, seeking to quash the appointment of the 37th Respondent as Senior Lecturer, Grade II. It was determined that a technical error existed in the Petition regarding the inconsistent referencing of the document constituting the appointment, which rendered the relief as framed incapable of being granted. The principle reaffirmed was the necessity for technical accuracy and precise documentary reference in judicial review applications. Reliance was placed on established procedural principles, emphasizing that inadvertent technical defects in pleadings may be rectified through amendment, pr