Mahathelage Nelka Dananjaya Peiris vs The Hon. Attorney General – CA BAL/42/2020-2020

In the case of Gamage Malani Premalatha (on behalf of Mahathelage Nelka Dananjaya Peiris, suspect) v. Head Quarters Inspector of Police, Polonnaruwa, and the Hon. Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of whether bail should be granted under Section 10(1) of the Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses Act No. 4 of 2015, based on “exceptional circumstances” related to the period of remand custody. The application arose from an alleged assault incident, including further alleged assault within court premises. It was held that the circumstances relied upon by the suspect did not constitute “exceptional circumstances” as required by the Act, and the application for bail was dismissed. The decision emphasized the statutory objective to protect the rights of victims and wi