Officer in Charge (H.Q.I) vs Welle Kankanamlage Chamila Suranga alias Sudu Sagara – CA PHC APN : 148/2011-2014

In the case between Wanniarachchige Don Chamila Inoka (petitioner) and Officer in Charge (H.Q.I), Police Station, Badulla, and the Attorney General (respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the bail conditions imposed on the accused, particularly the requirement to report to the police, should be varied. It was held that the High Court Judge must consider any application made to vary the reporting condition and make an appropriate order based on the given circumstances. This decision reaffirmed the principle that bail conditions are subject to judicial review and modification upon application and sufficient cause, emphasizing access to court oversight as grounded in established procedural fairness.

A.W.A.Salam J. — Upon consideration of submissions regarding the variation o