Dr. Abdul Razak Jawzeek vs. Dr. R.M.S. Dinusha Fernando – SC FR NO 281/2022-2024

In the case between Dr. Abdul Razak Jawzeek (Plaintiff) and a group of respondents including Dr. R.M.S. Dinusha Fernando and others (Defendants), the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner’s application under Article 126(2) of the Constitution was maintainable given procedural requirements, specifically the time bar and sufficiency of proof regarding a complaint and inquiry before the Human Rights Commission. It was held that the petition was not maintainable due to non-compliance with the statutory time frame and insufficient evidence establishing a pending inquiry. The principle was reaffirmed that strict adherence to procedural rules under constitutional provisions is necessary for maintainability. Reliance was placed on binding precedent, and it was emphasized that procedu