Dissanayake v. Premaratne, Inspector of Police, Nuwara-Eliya – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 211

In the case between Gamini Dissanayake (petitioner) and Premaratne, Inspector of Police, Nuwara-Eliya, with other police officers (respondents), the Supreme Court addressed fundamental rights violations arising from allegations of unlawful arrest, detention, and torture while in police custody, involving Articles 11, 13(1), and 13(2) of the Constitution. The court determined that compelling evidence, including medical documentation, supported the petitioner’s claims of assault, inhuman treatment, and delayed production before a Magistrate. The findings established that the petitioner’s fundamental rights were breached and ordered compensation and costs to be paid by the responsible officers and the State. The decision reaffirmed constitutional protections against torture and unlawful deten