Ruwan Kumara vs Hon. Attorney General – CA PHC APN 01/2012-2012

In the case between Ruwan Kumara (Plaintiff) and the Hon. Attorney General and Officer-in-Charge, Police Station Horana (Defendants), the court addressed the legality and procedural requirements for granting bail to the accused, K. Saman Kumara. It was determined that the accused was entitled to be released on bail, subject to specific conditions including a cash bail of Rs. 10,000, two acceptable sureties, and monthly reporting to the Officer-in-Charge of the Horana Police Station. The holding reaffirmed that judicial discretion in granting bail must be exercised with adherence to procedural safeguards, as outlined in relevant statutes governing bail procedures. The decision underscored the importance of balancing individual liberty with judicial oversight and compliance with statutory re