Kosgolle Gedara Greeta Shirani Wanigasinghe vs. Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute – SC APPEAL NO. 73/2014-2015

In the case between Kosgolle Gedara Greeta Shirani Wanigasinghe (Appellant) and Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (Respondent), the court addressed the justification of the Appellant’s termination based on repeated incidents of misconduct, insubordination, and loss of confidence. It was held that the cumulative acts of misconduct, substantiated by 29 warnings and disciplinary letters, warranted the termination, and that the doctrine of proportionality had been adequately considered. The principle reaffirmed is that persistent misconduct and disregard for institutional discipline can justify dismissal, provided that proportionality is assessed. The decision referred to prior Labour Tribunal and High Court findings, ultimately confirming that the appeal should be di