Dr. Ajantha Wijesinghe Perera v. University of Colombo and Others – sllr 1999 volume 1 page 035

In the case between Dr. Ajatha Wijesinghe Perera (Plaintiff) and the University of Colombo and Others (Defendants), the court addressed the alleged infringement of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution following the termination of the petitioner’s employment. The judgment determined that the disciplinary procedures followed by the University were thorough and fair, with the petitioner being repeatedly notified regarding deficiencies in work performance, unauthorized activities, and non-compliance with instructions. The holding established that the termination was neither arbitrary nor unconstitutional, reaffirming the principle that due process in disciplinary matters—in the absence of arbitrariness—does not violate the right to equality under Article 12(1). Reference