Samanthilaka v. Ernest Rerera and Others – sllr 1990 volume 1 page 318

In the case between Gamaralalage Samanthilaka (Petitioner) and Ernest Perera and Others (including identified police officers and administrative agents), the court addressed the issue of alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 11 and 13 of the Constitution, specifically unlawful arrest, detention, and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. It was held that the petitioner’s rights were violated by actions of the police and that failure to name each individual officer did not invalidate the petition if executive or administrative misconduct was shown. The decision reaffirmed the principle that the State is liable for the actions of its officers acting outside the bounds of constitutional procedure. This was based on the interpretation of Rule 65 and pertinent constitutional p