Mrs. V. Hiroshini Piyadasa vs University of Ruhuna – SC FR 74/2020-2024

The case between V. Hiroshini Piyadasa and the University of Ruhuna addressed the alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(g) of the Constitution concerning equality before the law and the right to engage in a lawful profession. The sequential events involved allegations of forgery related to academic documents, initiation of disciplinary proceedings under the University Establishment Code, suspension of the petitioner’s pay, and termination of employment following a preliminary inquiry that established a prima facie case of forgery. It was determined that the procedures adhered to statutory requirements and that the measures implemented were consistent with legal and institutional mandates, reinforcing the principle that equal treatment under the law is to be