Ajith Binal Stembo vs Hon Attorney General – CA WRIT/68/2014-2017

In the case between Ajith Binal Stembo (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent, among others), the court addressed the issue of the petitioner’s locus standi to challenge the conduct of ongoing criminal investigations. It was determined that, while the respondents challenged the petitioner’s standing, no objection was raised against proceeding with the criminal investigation in accordance with the law. The petitioner indicated willingness to terminate proceedings if the investigation continued lawfully. The court held that all Stay Orders affecting the investigations would be dissolved and the proceedings terminated on the stated basis, reaffirming that legal process should not be delayed when there is no substantive objection to compliance with lawful procedure. Reliance wa