Bandaranaike v. De Alwis and Others – sllr 1982 volume 2 page 664

Brief
In the case between Felix R.D. Bandaranaike (petitioner) and members of the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry (including a Judge of the Court of Appeal and two Judges of the Supreme Court), the court addressed whether financial transactions conducted between the first respondent and A.H.M. Fowzie—while Fowzie was subject to inquiry—compromised judicial impartiality, constituting misconduct or bias. Relief was sought through a writ of prohibition or quo warranto to prevent the first respondent’s participation in proceedings involving Fowzie. It was held that although no dishonesty or corrupt intent was established, the appearance of partiality undermined confidence in the inquiry process and judicial integrity. The decision reaffirmed the principle that justice must not only