R.P. Susil Priyankar Seneviratne vs P. Prasanna Karunajeewa – SC FR APPLICATION NO: 690/2012-2025

In the case between R.P. Susil Priyankar Seneviratne and Officers of the Thambuttegama Police Station, Inspector General of Police, and the Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of alleged wrongful arrest, detention, and torture in violation of constitutional fundamental rights. The court held that the Petitioner’s rights under Articles 11, 12(1), 13(1), and 13(5) were violated, reaffirming the principle that state authorities are strictly bound to uphold constitutional protections during arrest and detention. This decision relied on constitutional provisions and relevant legal standards pertaining to due process and the prohibition of torture, emphasizing the necessity for both adequate compensation to the victim and accountability via further investigation into police conduct.