K. G. I. Krishantha Kapugama vs. I. P. Anura Krishantha – SC FR 264/2015-2024

In the case between K. G. I. Krishantha Kapugama (petitioner) and several law enforcement respondents, including I. P. Anura Krishantha and Channa Abeyratne, the court addressed the issue of alleged infringement of fundamental rights under the Constitution, primarily concerning unlawful arrest, detention, and mistreatment by the police. It was held that the petitioner’s rights under Article 13(1) were violated due to procedural and substantive deficiencies in police conduct, notably the absence of credible grounds for arrest and failure to adhere to mandated arrest procedures. The principle affirmed was that arrest and detention must strictly comply with constitutional and statutory safeguards, reiterating that failure to do so constitutes a breach of fundamental rights. The determination