Dr. K. Kobindarajah vs Eastern University, Sri Lanka and others – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 24/2016-2016

In the case between Dr. K. Kobindarajah (Petitioner) and Eastern University, Sri Lanka and associated bodies, the court addressed the limitation of time for challenging the election process and the validity of the subsequent appointment of the Vice Chancellor. It was held that the application challenging the exclusion of the petitioner from the Ballot Paper in the vice-chancellor election was time barred under Article 126(2) of the Constitution, as the petitioner was aware of the alleged infringement on 12.12.2015 but approached the court only on 29.01.2016. However, the court determined that the challenge regarding the appointment of the 35th Respondent was filed within the requisite time frame due to the appointment taking place on 21.01.2016. The principle was reaffirmed that strict adh