Liyanagamage Anoma Santhi vs. W.A. Mahinda et al. – SC FR/APPLICATION NO.135/2017-2022

In the case between Liyanagamage Anoma Santhi (petitioner) and several law enforcement officials including police officers from Ambalangoda Police Station, the Inspector General of Police, and the Hon. Attorney General (respondents), the issue concerned the alleged violation of Fundamental Rights, specifically illegal arrest and detention contrary to Articles 12(1) and 13(1) of the Constitution. It was held that the respondents’ actions breached the petitioner’s constitutional rights by arresting and detaining her without proper explanation or adherence to lawful procedures. The Court reaffirmed the principle that equal protection under the law and the right to be informed of the reasons for arrest are fundamental, as established by constitutional mandates and prior rulings. The decision w