Warnakuwatthawaduge Surani Lakshika Fernando vs. Police Sergeant Attapattu et al. – SC F/R APPLICATION NO. 221/2015-2023

In the case between Warnakuwatthawaduge Surani Lakshika Fernando (Petitioner) and Police Sergeant Attapattu, I.P. Ramya Silva, C.I. Chanaka Iddamalgoda, and other police and state officials (Respondents), the court addressed the question of whether the actions of police and law enforcement officials violated the Petitioner’s fundamental rights under Articles 12(1) and 13(1) of the Constitution. The central issue concerned whether the Petitioner was subjected to arbitrary or unlawful arrest and police procedures, considering student complaints regarding the Colombo Montessori Teacher Training Center’s legitimacy. After analyzing the evidentiary record—including police notes, medical and registration documents, and student complaints—it was determined that the claims of fundamental rights vi