Korawage Ranjith alias “Shantha” vs Rukman Kumara – SC FR 338/2017-2025

In the case between Korawage Ranjith alias “Shantha” (the Petitioner) and Rukman Kumara (Officer-in-Charge, Urubokka Police Station) alongside other police officials and State representatives (the Respondents), the Supreme Court examined the issues of alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11 and 12(1) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka. The primary contention centered on claims of unlawful arrest, excessive use of force, and denial of procedural safeguards by police authorities during and following an incident on 11.09.2016. It was determined that the Petitioner suffered inhuman treatment and discrimination, supported by medical evidence and corroborative affidavits. The legal reasoning reinforced the principles of human dignity and restraint in public authority conduct, re