P. D. A. Panapitiya vs Mangala De Soyza Amarasekara and others – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 136/2022-2024

The case between P. D. A. Panapitiya and H. L. H. Gayathri Hewawasam addressed alleged violations of fundamental rights, including claims of arbitrary arrest and detention, malicious prosecution, and abuse of power, as well as a prejudiced termination of employment. It was determined that the actions of the respondents infringed the petitioners’ rights under Articles 12(1), 13(1), 13(2), 13(5), and 14(1)(g) of the Constitution. It was determined that compensation and instructive disciplinary measures would serve as appropriate remedies, with reliance on constitutional protection principles and relevant statutory directives.

K. Priyantha Fernando J. — It was determined that substantial evidence established that the actions of the respondents were arbitrary, malicious, and executed with