Wijesundera Ralalage Nalaka Sanjaya Wijesundera vs. Yunnan Construction and Investment Holdings Group Company Limited – SC Appeal 115/2023-2025

The case between Wijesundera Ralalage Nalaka Sanjaya Wijesundera (Applicant) and Yunnan Construction and Investment Holdings Group Company Limited (Respondent) concerned the wrongful termination of employment. The Applicant contended that the Respondent terminated his employment without just cause, while the Respondent argued the Applicant voluntarily vacated his post. The Labour Tribunal found in favor of the Applicant, leading to an appeal by the Respondent to the High Court, which overturned the Labour Tribunal’s decision. The Supreme Court granted special leave to appeal, focusing on the High Court’s assessment of evidence and its application of the burden of proof.

Arjuna Obeyesekere, J – Judgment was delivered allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court’s judgment, thereb