Career
He was appointed in 1966 succeeding Miliani Sansoni and was Chief Justice until 1973. He was succeeded by Gardiye Punchihewage Amaraseela Silva. He was the son of V. M. Fernando, a Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon.
He served as the Legal Draftsman and as Acting Solicitor General prior to his appointment as Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Ceylon.