Gamini Perera, Attorney At Law (On Behalf of Saman Srimal Bandara) v. Rajaguru, W.B. Inspector General of Police and Others – sllr 1997 volume 3 page 141

In the case between Saman Srimal Bandara (petitioner) and W. B. Rajaguru, Inspector-General of Police and others (respondents), the court addressed the validity of a detention order issued under Emergency Regulation 17(1), specifically whether such an order must state the precise period of detention to comply with constitutional and statutory requirements. The findings established that a detention order must specify the exact period of detention and that failure to do so constitutes a violation of Article 13(2) of the Constitution, as the procedural requirement under ER 17(1) was not satisfied. Relief, including compensation and costs, was awarded to the petitioner, affirming the necessity for strict adherence to procedures when personal liberty is at stake. The principles underlying this