Dissanayake, Attorney At Law On Behalf of Lal, K.M. v. Sujeewa, Sub Inspector of Police, Meetiyagoda Police Station and Others – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 413

In the case between K. M. Lal and Sujeewa, Sub Inspector of Police of Meetiyagoda Police Station and others, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of alleged assault and wrongful arrest of the petitioner by police officers, leading to serious bodily injury and violations of Articles 11, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Constitution. The findings established that the petitioner’s version was credible, the respondents’ version was rejected, and it was determined that the petitioner’s fundamental rights had been infringed. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that state agents are constitutionally bound to respect the bodily integrity and liberty of individuals, relying on constitutional provisions and assessment of medical and documentary evidence. As a result, compensation and costs totaling Rs. 60