Kaluhath Ananda Sarath de Abrew v. Chanaka Iddamalgoda et al. – SC F/R NO. 424/2015-2016

Brief
In the case of Kaluhath Ananda Sarath de Abrew v. Chief Inspector Chanaka Iddamalgoda, Chief Inspector Wanasinghe, Director B.R.S.R. Nagahamulla, and others, the court addressed whether the Attorney-General’s exercise of discretion to indict the Petitioner on criminal charges, arising from alleged assault and mistreatment of a domestic servant, was arbitrary or breached fundamental rights under the Constitution. The central issue concerned whether a fair and comprehensive investigation was conducted prior to indictment, particularly in light of allegations that material witnesses’ statements were not fully recorded. The court held that, although certain investigative deficiencies existed, the Attorney-General’s decision was reached within the scope of statutory authority and upon ass