Bank of Ceylon v. Manivasagasivam – sllr 1995 volume 2 page 079

In the case between Bank of Ceylon (appellant/employer) and Manivasagasivam (respondent/applicant), the court addressed whether the termination of an employee under the Industrial Disputes Act was justified on the basis of serious misconduct involving the certification of signatures that facilitated fraudulent transactions. It was determined that employment at a bank necessitates absolute confidence and integrity; evidence established that the applicant’s actions compromised these requirements and the bank’s reputation. The holding affirmed that, where an employee is found to have breached the inherent trust of such a position, termination may be warranted. The decision relied on the central principle that loss of confidence due to misconduct is sufficient grounds for dismissal in sensitiv