Rodrigo v Imalaka Sub-Inspector of Police, Kirulapone and Others – sllr 2007 volume 2 page 100

In the case between Rodrigo (Petitioner) and Imalaka (Sub-Inspector of Police, Kirulapone) and others (Respondents), the Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of police actions at roadside “check points,” specifically addressing violations of fundamental rights, including freedom of movement, equal protection under the law, and protection against arbitrary searches, arrests, and detention. The Court found that law enforcement restrictions on movement and searches require a reasonable ground of suspicion and must strictly adhere to legal procedures. Evidence established that the check point operated in an unauthorized and abusive manner, with demands for bribes and unjustified arrests, culminating in a deprivation of constitutional rights. Directions were issued under Article 126(4)