Lanka Synthetic Fibre Company Ltd. v. Perera – sllr 1998 volume 3 page 191

In the case between Lanka Synthetic Fibre Company Ltd. and Perera, the court addressed whether the misconduct of allowing removal of company property and the use of abusive language toward a superior officer justified the termination of the workman, Perera. It was held that such actions do constitute serious misconduct warranting dismissal. The principle reaffirmed that workplace discipline, especially regarding insubordination and abuse toward superiors, is of significant importance. Reliance was placed on established commentary, emphasizing that use of abusive language against a superior officer is a grave offense in industrial relations. The judgment underscored that appellate courts must not downplay such incidents as mere dialogue when they threaten workplace discipline.

Bandaranayak