Ishantha Kalansooriya v. Karunaratne et al. – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 112/2010-2010

In the case between Ishantha Kalansooriya (“Jayanthi” Narawala, Poddala) and several police officers including Karunaratne (Inspector of Police), Indika (Sub Inspector), Saminda (Police Constable), Mahinda Balasuriya (retired), and the Hon. Attorney General representing the police establishment, the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11, 12, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Constitution by acts of assault and inhumane treatment by the police. The court held that the petitioner failed to establish, on a balance of probabilities, that such violations occurred, citing the lack of evidence for grievous injuries and determining that the respondents’ version of events was more credible. This holding reaffirmed the principle that, in proceedings of alleged