Dodampe Gamage Asantha Aravinda vs. Atapattu et al. – SCFR APPLICATION NO:26/2009-2016

In the case between Dodampe Gamage Asantha Aravinda (petitioner) and multiple police officers including the Officer-in-Charge of Pitabeddara, the Supreme Court addressed allegations of violation of fundamental rights under Articles 11 and 12(1) of the Constitution following an incident where the petitioner sustained acid burns due to police conduct. Central legal issues included cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, failure to provide immediate medical care, and the extent of liability among the police parties. The holding determined that the OIC was responsible for the rights violations and ordered compensation of Rs. 200,000 to the petitioner, while finding insufficient evidence to hold the subordinate officers liable. The judgment emphasized state liability for custodial misconduct a