Duminda Lanka Liyanage vs. Hon. Attorney General and others – CA WRIT/323/2022-2022

In the case between Duminda Lanka Liyanage (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General and others (Respondents), the court addressed whether the filing of indictments against the Petitioner by the Attorney General was in excess of jurisdiction, influenced by mala fides or ulterior motives, and whether sufficient grounds existed for judicial review of prosecutorial discretion. It was held that there was no evidence demonstrating bias, unlawful conduct, or neglect by the Attorney General. The court reaffirmed that prosecutorial discretion is subject to judicial review only on grounds of mala fides, excess of jurisdiction, or lack of evidence. Reference was made to related prior proceedings and relevant legal standards. The refusal to quash the indictments underscored that courts will not inte