The first Court Martial today found General (Ret.) Sarath Fonseka guilty and sentenced him for a dishonorable discharge from rank pending approval of President as Commander-in -Chief, military officials said. When an officer is cashiered, he looses the rank and all the awards honours received as a military officer.

The first Court Martial examined cases relating to General Sarath Fonseka's alleged involvement in political work while in active service.