Manjula Balasuriya vs Prasanna Alwis, Officer-in-charge, Terrorist Investigation Division – SC FR 644/2010-2025

In the case between the Detainee (former Superintendent of Police) and a group of police officials from the Terrorist Investigation Division and state authorities, the court addressed alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11 (prohibition of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment) and 13(2) (arbitrary detention) of the Constitution. Evidence established the Detainee was subjected to torture, including multiple forms of physical abuse, while unlawfully detained in breach of valid detention orders and due process guarantees. Findings confirmed vicarious liability of the State and personal accountability for named police officers. Compensation was ordered for the violation of fundamental rights, reaffirming state responsibility to prevent torture and ensure detention