Farook v. Raymond and Others – sllr 1996 volume 1 page 217

In the case between M.T.A. Farook (Petitioner) and Raymond and Others (Respondents, including police officers and a Magistrate), the court addressed the issue of whether the petitioner’s arrest and detention contravened fundamental rights under Article 13(1) and Article 13(2) of the Constitution. It was held that the actions of the 1st Respondent police officer constituted a violation of the petitioner’s constitutional rights, while actions of the Magistrate, though irregular, were determined to constitute a judicial act outside the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction for further redress. The decision reaffirmed the principle that personal liberty must be safeguarded through strict adherence to procedures established by law and underscored the necessity for judicial orders to be made independentl