W.S. Kumudini Fernando Thamel vs Hon. Attorney General – CA PHC APN: 128/2012-2012

In the case between the Hon. Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent) and Waranakulasooriya Nelson Hubert Canisius Thamel (1st Accused-Respondent) and others, the court addressed the issue of the grant and terms of bail to an accused-appellant, specifically relating to the adequacy and verification of sureties and additional reporting obligations. It was held that bail could be granted on the furnishing of two named sureties and a monetary bond, with further conditions including regular monthly reporting to the Exercise Department and verification of surety addresses. The principle reaffirmed was that bail may be granted with appropriate oversight and safeguards to ensure court supervision. The decision relied on procedural directives and established legal practices for bail, emphasizing