The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court yesterday (16) that so far 1,521 Fundamental Rights petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court by various parties against the Sri Lanka Police.
Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrama who appeared for the Attorney General stated this when a Fundamental Rights petition filed by Professor Arjuna Parakramama against the obstruction by the Police to a protest against the economic crisis was taken up before the Court.
This petition was taken up before the Supreme Court Bench Justice Yasanta Kodagoda, Justice Murdu Fernando and Justice Arjuna Obeysekera.President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris who appeared for the petitioner stated that a peaceful protest march against the current economic crisis in the country was held from Colombo University to President’s House on January 20.
He stated that Fundamental Rights have been violated when ASP Naleen Dilruk interrupted the protest.
Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrama stated that many of the Fundamental Rights petitions filed against the Police contained false facts. He stated that close attention should be paid to the truth of the facts before allowing such petitions. He said that 1,521 petitions have been filed against the Police against such Fundamental Rights violations.
He also emphasized that it can be confirmed by watching relevant videos whether the facts stated by the petitioners are true or not.The Court after considering the submissions ordered the respondents to file the objection on or before March 31. The case was fixed for May 31.
Friday, March 17, 2023 – 01:00
