Dr. Chandana Kasturi Arachchi vs. University of Colombo – CA WRIT APPLICATION NO 359/2020-2025

This case concerns an application for writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, and Prohibition under Article 140 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The petitioner, a Senior Academic at the University of Colombo, sought relief following termination from employment due to allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. The disciplinary proceedings were initiated after an independent inquiry found the petitioner culpable of making improper advances toward a female student and using vulgar language toward a female senior lecturer. The petitioner raised concerns regarding procedural irregularities, vagueness of charge sheets, and conflicts of interest in the inquiry. The respondents argued that the procedures followed were fair and that statutory remedies under the Universities Act, including recourse to