Mariyadas Thevis Delrokson… – -2012

In the case between the Petitioner (family of the deceased victim) and the State through its prison authorities and other respondents, the court addressed the issue of whether injuries sustained by the deceased while in prison custody constituted torture and a violation of fundamental rights under Article 11 of the Constitution, and whether deficiencies in medical care contributed to the death. The findings established that the origin and severity of the injuries, as well as the timeliness and adequacy of medical intervention, were central to determining liability for fundamental rights violations. This decision reaffirmed the principle that persons in state custody must be protected against torture or cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, referencing relevant statutory requirements, in