Vithanage Sunil Vs. L.P.B. Samarasinghe and others – SC FR 259/2016-2025

This case concerns an application by Vithanage Sunil (Petitioner) alleging violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11, 12(1), and 13(1) of the Constitution by police officers (Respondents). The Petitioner claimed assault, false implication in a drug possession charge, and denial of proper medical examination. The court found violations of Article 11 due to physical assault and degrading treatment, Article 12(1) due to failure to produce the Petitioner before a Judicial Medical Officer initially, and Article 13(1) due to unlawful arrest without proper information. Compensation of Rs 1,000,000 was awarded to the Petitioner, payable by the Respondents.

Menaka Wijesundera, J. delivered the judgment, detailing the Petitioner’s claims of fundamental rights violations. The Petitioner a