Rajakaruna and Others v University of Ruhuna and Others – sllr 2004 volume 3 page 141

In the case between Rajakaruna and Others (students of the Medical Faculty, University of Ruhuna) and the University of Ruhuna and Others, the court addressed the issue of whether the disciplinary inquiry conducted against the petitioners violated the rules of natural justice, specifically focusing on whether the petitioners’ request for a postponement was properly considered and evidenced. It was held that the disciplinary proceedings were conducted according to the University’s by-laws and that the petitioners failed to provide documentary proof of their requests for postponement. The court reinforced the principle that procedural fairness in disciplinary inquiries must be assessed in light of the statutory framework and factual context, with deference given to the administrative process