U.P.E. Wijesuriya vs. Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation – SC/FR/382/2019-2025

In the case between U.P.E. Wijesuriya and others (employees of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation) and the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and its officers, the court addressed the issue of alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 12(1) and 14(1)(g) of the Constitution concerning promotions within the organization. It was held that the rights of the 1st petitioner had been violated due to irregularities in the promotion procedure, specifically relating to the use and interpretation of the waiting list, which presented higher or equivalent rankings for the petitioner compared to those promoted. The decision reaffirmed the principle of equality and fair process in public sector promotions. Reliance was placed on constitutional provisions and the specific evidence of the waiting