Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa vs The Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force – CA/WRIT/252/21-2025

In the case between Kande Lekamlage Anushika Madushani Ariyadasa (Petitioner) and the Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force, along with other senior Air Force officials (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of the Petitioner’s discharge under the category “Service No Longer Required.” The core issues involved the validity of the disciplinary proceedings, allegations of double jeopardy, procedural fairness, potential gender bias, and the adequacy of evidence and disclosure. The court determined that the process adhered to the relevant Air Force Act provisions and no procedural irregularities, improper double punishment, or discriminatory bias were established. The findings established that administrative discharge is distinct from punitive sanction, that the summary proceedings and evide