Ediriweera Arukpatabandige Sugath Rohan Jayasuriya vs. Police Constable Manikkaratnam et al. – SC FR APPLICATION NO.43/2008-2013

In the case between Ediriweera Arukpatabandige Sugath (Petitioner) and several police personnel and officials, the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of Fundamental Rights under Articles 11, 12(1), and 13(1) of the Constitution, specifically concerning allegations of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, and the legality of the arrest process. It was held that the medical evidence did not substantiate a claim of torture, nor did it establish that cruel or inhuman treatment occurred; further, it was established that the arrest was conducted in accordance with legal procedures. The principle reaffirmed is that a mere allegation of assault requires substantiation through credible and conclusive evidence, particularly medical evidence, for a finding under Article 11.