W.G. Sisira Saman Kumara vs The Hon. Attorney – General – CA PHC APN 90/2012-2013

In the case between W.G. Sisira Saman Kumara (Accused-Petitioner) and The Hon. Attorney-General (Complainant-Respondent), the Court addressed whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial for High Court Case No. 99/2009 (Chilaw). It was held that release on bail was appropriate, subject to specified monetary terms and sureties, underscoring the principle that an accused may be admitted to bail pending trial provided that adequate conditions are imposed to secure attendance. Reliance was placed on relevant procedural considerations, including case journal entries and statutory bail provisions, emphasizing that bail decisions must balance the right of liberty with the assurance of trial attendance.

Rohini Marasinghe J. — Upon examination of the case journal and the particula