Kotagala Plantations Ltd. vs. Ranasinghe – sllr 2012 volume 1 page 289

Brief
In the case between Kotagala Plantations Ltd. and Ranasinghe, the court addressed the issue of whether the Respondent’s dismissal was reasonable and justified due to his misconduct, and whether compensation should be awarded where the employee’s own conduct contributed to dismissal. It was held that awarding compensation was unwarranted in circumstances where the Respondent was found fully responsible for his own dismissal, reaffirming the principle that compensation may be denied if the employee’s conduct justifies termination. The decision relied on principles under the Industrial Disputes Act and established precedent, underlining that courts must not grant compensatory relief absent special circumstances when the employee’s misconduct is evidenced.

Shiraneetilakawardana J. — A