Siripala v Sub Inspector Wijesinghe and Others – sllr 2004 volume 3 page 282

In the case between Siripala (petitioner) and Sub Inspector Wijesinghe and others (respondents), the court addressed the issue of alleged assault and torture of the petitioner by police, constituting violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11 and 13(2) of the Constitution. It was determined that the petitioner was subjected to ill-treatment by state actors following arrest, with medical evidence substantiating this account despite conflicting police narratives. The petitioner was awarded Rs. 50,000 as compensation and Rs. 5,000 for application costs, reaffirming the principle that the state holds an obligation to protect the fundamental rights of all citizens. This decision relied on constitutional protections of personal liberty and the prohibition of torture, emphasizing the judi