Wilson and Others v. Abeyratne Banda – sllr 2004 volume 1 page 255

The case between Wilson and Others (Plaintiffs) and Abeyratne Banda, Principal, Malwattawala M.M.V. and Others (Defendants) addressed the alleged violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning the re-admission of students to school. It was held that, although practical relief had been granted through re-admission, the failure to compensate for the fundamental rights infringement warranted the award of enhanced compensation to the petitioners. The principle reaffirmed was that compensation for a violation of constitutional rights is mandatory, separate from any interim relief or undertakings previously obtained. Reliance was placed on constitutional safeguards under Article 12(1), emphasizing that appropriate remedies should address both pecuniary losses