F. Rinoza A. Salley vs N.K. Illangakoon – CA WRIT NO -HCA 01/2013-2013

In the case between F. Rinoza A. Salley (petitioner) and N.K. Illangakoon (Inspector General of Police) and others (respondents), the court addressed the issue of a habeas corpus petition relating to the detention of M. Azath S. Salley. The proceedings noted that the corpus had already been released, leading counsel for the petitioner to request withdrawal of the petition. It was held that the application for withdrawal should be allowed and the petition accordingly dismissed, reaffirming the procedural principle that courts may permit withdrawal when the substantive grounds for relief have been resolved or rendered moot. The determination reflected an adherence to the principle that habeas corpus relief becomes unnecessary where liberty has already been restored.

Sisira de Abrew J. — Th