Samaraweera Arachchige Wasantha Niroshan vs Police Constable et al. – SC FR APPLICATION NO. 598/2011-2019

In Samaraweera Arachchige Wasantha Niroshan v. Officer in Charge and others, the court addressed the issue of alleged wrongful arrest, detention, and fabrication of evidence by police officials, culminating in violations of constitutional fundamental rights. It was held that the petitioner’s rights under Articles 12(1), 13(1), and 13(2) of the Constitution were breached due to unauthorized detention and misconduct by the police. The principle reaffirmed is that public officials, including law enforcement, are accountable for breaches of constitutional guarantees and must adhere to due process. The decision relied on constitutional provisions and procedural standards, emphasizing the requirement for state accountability, adequate compensation for rights violations, and enforcement of discip