Fernando v. Attorney General and Another – sllr 1983 volume 1 page 374

In the case between Dr. S.N. Fernando (petitioner) and the Attorney General with police officers (respondents), the court addressed the legality of police conduct relating to a disrupted assembly and alleged procession under the Referendum Act. Central issues included whether a procession occurred on Horowpatana Road, the scope of police powers regarding processions deemed illegal, and whether the petitioner’s fundamental rights were infringed. It was determined that, based on the evidence, a procession had taken place and was subject to requirements under the Referendum Act; the police actions, including intervention and arrest, were held to be within legal authority. The claim of violation of fundamental rights was found to be unsubstantiated. The petition was accordingly dismissed with