Shanthi Sagara Gunawardena vs. Ranjith Kumudusena Gunawardena et al. – SC APPEAL 89/2016-2019

In the case between Shanthi Sagara Gunawardena (“Sea Sand”) and Ranjith Kumudusena Gunawardena with Additional Respondents Indika Gunawardena and Nirosha Gunawardena, the Supreme Court addressed the lawfulness of the termination of employment from the cinnamon plantation known as Punchimalakanda. The Court determined that the Labour Tribunal’s finding of wrongful termination was proper and set aside the High Court’s reversal, upholding the compensation awarded to the Appellant. It was reaffirmed that appellate courts should refrain from disturbing factual findings of Labour Tribunals absent an evident question of law and that the discretion exercised by Labour Tribunals in compensation matters is to be respected. The decision relied on established precedents governing appellate review and