Noratel International (Pvt.) Ltd. v. Prasanna Peiris – SC APPEAL 138/2017-2020

In the case between Prasanna Peiris (Employee) and Noratel International (Pvt.) Ltd. (Employer), the court examined the consistency of the Labour Tribunal’s and High Court’s awards of compensation for alleged wrongful termination with established industrial law principles. It was held that although the employee’s termination for misconduct was deemed unreasonable, the compensation awarded required recalculation, reaffirming that compensation for unfair dismissal must adhere to proper legal methods incorporating statutory consideration, financial loss, and mitigating factors. Reliance was placed on the Industrial Disputes Act and relevant case law, emphasizing that compensation should be proportional, fair, and reflective of actual circumstances.

S. Thurairaja J. — It was determined that