Mayomi Ranawaka vs Gotabaya Rajapakshe, His Excellency the President of the Republic and Hon. Minister of Defense – SC FR 51/2021-2025

In Mayomi Ranawaka (attorney-at-law representing the detained Sub-Inspector of Police, the 2nd Petitioner) and the 3rd Petitioner (wife of the 2nd Petitioner) v. Gotabaya Rajapakshe (President and Minister of Defence) and others, the court addressed the legality of the arrest and extended detention of the 2nd Petitioner under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The court held that both the arrest and detention were lawfully executed, satisfying the objective legal standards required under the cited statutes. This decision reaffirmed the principle that detentions based on reasonable suspicion, supported by relevant statutory provisions, may withstand judicial scrutiny when proper procedures are followed and material evidence exists. The findings relied