Ekanayake (R.P.C 9503) v. Reserve Sub Inspector, Hewawasam and Others – sllr 2003 volume 1 page 209

In the case between the petitioner, a Reserve Police Constable attached to the Settikulam Police Station, and the 1st Respondent, a Reserve Sub Inspector of the Galnewa Police Station, along with additional police and army personnel, the court considered alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11 and 13(1) of the Constitution following the petitioner’s arrest and assault. It was determined that the petitioner’s account of arbitrary arrest and assault was more credible than the respondents’ contrary narrative, with evidence indicating discrepancies in police records and unsatisfactory corroboration by the 1st Respondent. The court held that fundamental rights had been infringed and ordered compensation of Rs 50,000, apportioned between the State and the 1st Respondent. The r