Roshan Damian Deen, President, Western Province Rugby football Union Vs Harini Fernando Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs – CA/WRT/438/2024-2025

In the case between Roshan Damian Deen (President, Western Province Rugby Football Union) and others, and Harini Fernando (Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs) with related respondents, the court addressed the legality of amending the Sri Lanka Rugby constitution in accordance with World Rugby procedures, and the scope for judicial interference with such amendments. The court held that the application for certiorari and prohibition concerning constitutional amendments and interim orders was to be dismissed, as the actions complained of were constrained by a valid District Court enjoining order rather than willful non-compliance. It was further established that no prima facie case of contempt was made due to the absence of deliberate breach, and the undertaking’s withdrawal was justified i