Padmanathan v. Sub Inspector Paranagama, Oic, National Intelligence Bureau, Vavuniya and Others – sllr 1999 volume 2 page 225

In the case between Padmanathan (Petitioner) and Sub-Inspector Paranagama, OIC National Intelligence Bureau Vavuniya and others (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of an arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979. It was held that the petitioner’s arrest and detention violated Articles 13(1) and 13(2) of the Constitution due to the failure to communicate the reason for arrest and undue delay in production before a Magistrate. The holding reaffirmed the constitutional requirement that detentions must be justified both substantively and procedurally, emphasizing the fundamental right to liberty. Reliance was placed on requirements under the Constitution and the Prevention of Terrorism Act, clarifying that deviation from statu