Wijesinghage Dulari Malsha Fonseka vs Nilupul Chandrana Somasinghe – H.C.A.NO.07/2012-2013

In the case between Wijesinghage Dulari Malsha Fonseka (petitioner) and Nilupul Chandrana Somasinghe (Officer-in-Charge, Modara Police Station) and others (respondents), the court examined a Habeas Corpus application concerning the alleged abduction of the petitioner’s husband. The application asserted potential police involvement, specifically implicating the first respondent, citing events where the alleged victim was summoned and photographed at the police station two days prior to his disappearance. The court held that, given the gravity and specific allegations, an inquiry was warranted and directed the Magistrate’s Court to investigate and submit a report to the Court of Appeal. This approach highlights the principle that judicial oversight is fundamental in allegations of unlawful d