Lokugamhewage Deepika Damayanthi Vs W.S. Vasantha Kumara and others – SC FR 276/2018-2025

In the matter of Lokugamhewage Deepika Damayanthi (Petitioner) and W.S. Vasantha Kumara (1st Respondent), the court addressed allegations of fundamental rights violations under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The petitioner claimed arbitrary and discriminatory actions by police following a false complaint of well poisoning made by a third party after a loan dispute. Despite exoneration by a Government Analyst’s report and recommendations from the National Police Commission for disciplinary action against the respondents and termination of proceedings, the petitioner alleged continued harassment. The case sought a declaration of fundamental rights violation, withdrawal of proceedings, disciplinary inquiries, and compensation.

Menaka Wijesundera, J. detailed the case, stating the petit