B. Sirisena Cooray v. Tissa Dias Bandaranayake and Two Others – sllr 1999 volume 1 page 001

In the case between B. Sirisena Cooray (Petitioner) and Tissa Dias Bandaranayake and two others (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of findings and recommendations made by a Special Presidential Commission, particularly concerning a determination of contempt and recommendations for civic disability against the petitioner. The court held that the commission’s actions were beyond its legal authority due to procedural failures and violations of natural justice. It was reaffirmed that the Supreme Court retains unfettered writ jurisdiction under Article 140 of the Constitution, notwithstanding statutory preclusive clauses. The legal analysis relied on constitutional provisions and judicial precedents, underscoring the supremacy of constitutional writ jurisdiction and the necessity f