Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd. v. A.C.R. Wijesurendra – SC APPEAL NO. 99/2010-2017

In the case between A.C.R. Wijesurendra and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd., the court addressed the issue of whether the applicant’s engagement as a Motor Assessor constituted employment under a contract of service or merely an independent contractual arrangement. It was held that the realities of the working relationship reflected an employer–employee relationship rather than an independent contractor scenario, thereby upholding the findings of both the Labour Tribunal and the Civil Appellate High Court. This decision reaffirmed the principle that control, duties, reporting obligations, and practical aspects of engagement are key determinants in identifying the nature of contractual relationships. The court drew upon established legal authorities and case precedents, emphasizing cla