Priyankara v. Pc Sisira Kumara, Police Station, Puttalam and Others – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 267

In Priyankara v. PC Sisira Kumara, Police Station (Puttalam) and others, the court examined allegations of fundamental rights violations concerning unlawful arrest, detention, and assault by police officers. The issue concerned the infringement of the petitioner’s rights under Articles 11, 13(1) and 13(2) of the Constitution, which protect personal liberty and require fair procedures. The sequence of events began with an altercation on a bus, followed by further escalation and alleged assault at the Puttalam police station. After consideration of affidavits from the petitioner, police personnel, a bus conductor, and a local Member of Parliament, the findings established that the petitioner’s constitutional rights were infringed. Compensation was awarded to the petitioner, with directions f