Savul Hameed Jesmin vs The Hon. Attorney General – CA PHC APN: 58/12-2012

In the case between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (plaintiff) and Savul Hameed Jesmin (suspect), with Abdul Cader Mohamed Mariam as petitioner, the court addressed the acceptability of sureties offered for the release of the suspect on bail and the appropriate bail conditions. The court determined that the proposed sureties were acceptable and ordered the release of the suspect on cash bail of Rs. 50,000 with two approved sureties, reaffirming the principle that the court holds discretion in evaluating the suitability of sureties and imposing conditions to secure the presence of the suspect during proceedings. Reliance was placed on established judicial discretion in bail determinations, underscoring the importance of maintaining the balance between the liberty of the susp