Farook Vs Dharmaratne, Chairman, Provincial Public Service Commission,Uva and Others – sllr 2005 volume 1 page 133

In the case between Farook (Plaintiff) and Dharmaratne, Chairman, Provincial Public Service Commission, Uva, and others (Defendants), the court considered whether the petitioner unlawfully procured his appointment as Principal through deceit or improper influence, thus rendering his claim to equal protection under Article 12(1) of the Constitution unjustified. The findings established that the appointment was made in contravention of prescribed qualifications and procedures, specifically in violation of Circular No. 23 of 1998, and that improper means were used to obtain the post. It was determined that the protection of Article 12(1) does not extend to regularizing appointments effected by illegitimate or unlawful methods. The application was accordingly dismissed, reinforcing the princip