Recommendations Issued in 2025
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/50/24 | Ms. H.A. Rawuf Vs. Divisional Secretory- Divisional Secretariat Beruwala & Grama Niladari - 766B Alakadupitiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/573/22/A | Mr. C.S.A. Mahanama On Behalf M.V.G. Mahanama Vs. Inspector of Police Walpola, Sub Inspector of Police Chaminda, Police Sergeant 21636 Priyantha, Police Sergeant 21423 Nalinda, Police Constable 73181 Layanal, Police Constable 71224 Bandara, Police Constable 77615 Weerarathna, Police Constable 83301 Udesh and Chief Inspector of Police S.S.K. Rathnayake - Headquarters Inspector of Police - Police Station Matale. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/364/22-1-17 | Ms. H. Indunil Vs. H.M.K. Herath – Officer in Charge of Police Station Pesalai, Sub Inspector of Police J.K. Vitanage – Police Station Nirappe, Sub Inspector of Police Sanjeewani Perera- Police Training College Mahiyanganaya, Police Constable 79672 Ekanayake - Police Station Ipalogama, Women Police Constable 8464 Anurada, Police Station, Mahiyanganaya & Civil Arakshaka 017958 Karunarathne - Civil Security Department Headquarters Rambewa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/1569/23 | Mr.W.P.K. Wickramasinghe Vs. The Principal – Maliyadeva Boy’s College Kurunegala & U.P. Uyangoda - Additional Provincial Director of Education-Education Department North Western Province. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2873/23 HRC/3106/23, HRC/2877/23, HRC/2888/23, HRC/2921/23, HRC/3095/23, HRC/1400/24 | Mr. P.A. Nandasena, D.M.T. Jayawardhena, W.M. P. Wijesooriya, M.M.S. Podimenike, W.D. Somasiri, D.M.S. Malagamage, A.G. Weerakoon, A.G. Dingirimahathmayo, G. Siripala, M. Rajarathnam, M.A. Kalyani, Ms. A.M. Kusumawathi, Ms. C.M.N. Ramjana, Ms. R.M. Premawathi, Ms. W.V. Chandralatha, Ms. H. Dias, Mr. D.M. Senanayake, Ms. Gnanalechchami, Ms. Seeniamma, Ms. Gawri Rani, Ms. R.K.D.S. Ranaweera Vs. Specialist Rohana Edirisinghe, - General Hospital Nuwaraeliya, Specialist J.D. Dias - Gampaha General Hospital Director - Nuwaraeliya General Hospital, Director - Gampaha General Hospital, Director General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Chairman - National Medicines Regulatory Authority, Secretary-Ministry of Health. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/PTM/74/24 | Mrs. D.M.A.S. Dissanayake Vs. W.A.B. Prabath – Chairman, L.M.A.A. Kumara - Member, W.A. Nandana Sanjeewa, Member - Board of Governors Bingiriya Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies Ltd North Western Province & Secretory, Cooperative Employees Commission North Western Province. | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2024
Directives
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/617/22 | B. V. L. C. Benaragama Vs. Chairman - State Plantation Corporation of Sri Lanka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/SUO/MOTU/03/24 | A.Keerthiratne Silva Aggrieved party Respondent Party Officer In Charge (Instead of) W.G.S.L. Divisekara, Police Sergeant 61189 P.M. A.K. Ratnayake, Police Sergeant 53685 M. Hewanayake And Police Sergeant 55985 D.A.C. Noel (Sub) - Headquarters Police Mount Lavinia. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 11 to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/ANU/603/2023(A) | Mr. R.G.M. Isuru Kumara (On Behalf R.G. Isali Sheleena) Vs. Ms. U.A. Priyangani Jayathilake – Teacher & D.U. Upali Dissanayake The Principal - Thopawewa National School – Polonnaruwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/3394/24 | Mrs. M.K. Nilanthi Menaka Vs. Mrs. K.A.A. Wijerathna- Teacher, Mrs. P.M. Singhabahu - The Principal – WP/Kalu/Nahinna Primary School Dodangoda & A.U. Wickramarachchi - Zonal Director of Education-Kalutara Zonal Education office, Inspector of Police K.A.B.P. Siriwardhana - Officer in Charge of Police Station Dodangoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2288/19 | Mr. K.N.P.C. Karunanayake (Victim K.N. Roshan Chandima Karunanayake) Vs. Chief Inspector of Police K.A.P. Perera - Officer in Charge of Police Station Kahawatte (Current Assistant Superintendent of Police - Sabaragamuwa Provincial Police Tourist Division Uva Provincial Superintendent of Police Office Ratnapuraya) & Police Sergeant 45001 R.G. Wijesekara - Police Station Kahawatte. (Current Sub Inspector of Police Tangalle Division.) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/JA/077/2021 | V. Dhanusha & Vs. Sam (Students) Vs. Sanjika Balasubramaniam‚ Teacher & Rev. Anton Amaladas-Principal - St. Anthony's College Kayts. | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/JA/238/2022 | Mr. K. Puvanendira Vs. Mr. Vipulan & Mr. Sasidharan - Teachers - Jaffna Hindu College, Principal - Jaffna Hindu College. | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/4519/23, HRC/5206/23 | I.D. Suresh Lakmal Seneviratne Vs. Women Sub- Inspector J.M. Janaki Rasadar i- Police Station Alubomulla, Police Inspector T.C. Asanka Rajakaruna – Officer In charge Police Station Alubomulla &Police Sergeant 41132 Jayantha Gunasekara - Officer In Charge Police Miscellaneous Complaints Division, Sub Inspector A.S. Chandana - Officer In charge Police Crime Division Police Station Alobomulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/PTM/SUO-MOTU-48-24 | A.M. Shehan, W.A. Ravihansa Lakmal & A.A.D. Sasidu Nimsara VS. Sub-Inspector Chandrasekara, Police Constable Abeykoon & Chief Inspector E.A.D. Daminda Somajith – Officer In Charge of Police Station Arachchikattuwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2415/20/I(vi) | S. H. A. Sandaruwan Fernando (Aggrieved Party) VS L. W. P. Pushpakumara. 77017 Police Constable - Police Station Kalutara North | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/111/22/B/PL | M.K. Thilakarathna Vs. D.N.B.N. Priyantha Wildlife Site Assistant, K.M.C.N.S.K. Gunasekara Wildlife Field Assistant And H.G. Dayawansha Civil Security - Department of Wildlife Conservation Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/53/23 | C.A.P. Gunawardena On Behalf of K.G.R.S. Priyadarshana Vs. Chief Inspector of Police Nalin, Police Constable 101299 Sadaruwan, Police Sergeant 101306 Hemachandra, Police Constable Driver 103053 Chaturanga, Police Constable 96552 Madumadan, Police Constable 103550 Priyalal , Police Constable 45964 Sumith, Police Constable 1013053 Wickramasinghe And Chief Inspector Rivirathne - Theldeniya Police Station, Headquarters Police Inspector Senadhipathi Theldeniya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/SUO/MOTU/22/23 | H.M.S.C.B. Herath, M.D.D.U. Gunathilaka, R.B. I Lakshitha & N.S.K. Nagahawaththa Vs. P.A.P.I.S. Kumara – Prison Guard, R.A.D.S. Ramanayaka – Jailor (Class II) & W.W.K. Def Superintendent of Prison – Training School for youthful Offenders & Open Work Camp – Sri Lanka Prison Wataraka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3024/16 | T. Sanjaya Vs. T. Silva - Sub Inspector Of Police, Lankathilaka 38478 Police Constable, Saman -51512 Police Constable And Police Security Assistant 343 R. Premakumara - Dodangoda Police Station. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 12 (I) to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/HO/3480/22 | Mr. M.G.T.D. Medawatte Vs. Police Inspector Aloka - Officer in Charge of Various Complaints Division Aluthgama Police Station. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/792/24 | Ms. Achala Seneviratne Vs. Chief Inspector Chinthaka Anuradha - Officer in Charge of Police Station Welikada & Inspector General of Police - Sri Lanka Police. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MTR/259/21/ N | Mr. N.W.R. Gunaratne Vs. Commander of the Army - Sri Lanka Army. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ANU/05/2022(S) | R.M.P.R. Chinthaka Ranasinghe VS. R.M.J. Rajapaksa Chief Inspector of Police, H.M.K.I. Herath Sub Inspector, S.M. Tissa Bandara Police Sergeant 34119 And M.P. Lankathilaka Jayawardena Police Sergeant 34462 - Headquarters Police Maho. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/TRM/25/2023 | N.F. Rifasa VS. Secretary – Ministry of Public Administration Home Affairs Provincial Councils and Local Government. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ANU/60/2023 | A.M.S.K. Kumara Vs. T.M.N. Thennakoon - Inspector of Police (Retd) And Prasanna Welikala Chief Inspector Of Police Officer in Charge of Police Station Kekirawa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2603/23, HRC/2153/23, HRC/2154/23 | E.A.N.H. Edirisuriya, E. A. J. Natasha Edirisuriya Vs. Senior Superintendent of Police Lucky Randeniya Former Director Assistant Criminal Investigation Department, Superintendent of Police Chandima Arumapperuma & Sub Inspector S.M.U. Subhasinghe - Internet Surveillance & Intelligence Unit Computer Crime Division Criminal Investigation Department, Controller General of Immigration and Emigration - Department of Immigration & Emigration. | |||
| HRC/HO/4985/23 | D.P.N. Tanuja Ananda VS. The Principal - Gothami Balika Vidyalaya Colombo 10. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MTR/SUO/MTU/03/24/M, HRC/MTR/200/24/M, HRC/HO/2554/24 | H.A. Chandrika, Vadul Lakvida Jayasinghe (Student) VS. Mrs. Samitha Kurukulasuriya – The Principal - Rahula College - Matara, Secretary - Ministry of Education & Commissioner General of Examinations - Department of Examinations. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2046/23 | K.A. Ruwan Kumara VS. S.P. D. Gemunu Kumara 68770 Police Sergeant & Pathirana 67870 Police Sergeant - Divisional Traffic Section Police Station Panadura, Office In Charge of Police Station Morontuduwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2573/23 | G.D.K. Withana, E.H.C.S. Jayasuriya & W.S. Hallaluwa Vs. The Principal - Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya - Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2679/24 | Bimshani Jasinghaarachchi Vs. Deputy Inspector General Of Police (Human Resources), Senior Deputy Inspector General Of Police (Administration) And Inspector General of Police - Police Headquarters. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/786/24 | Adivasi Leader Wannila Aththo On Behalf of the Talwarige Punchi Banda Vs. H.G.S. Priyadarshana - Assistant Prison Superintendent And W. Premasiri - Chief Jailor of Prison – Department of Prison Monragala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2302/11 | W.A. Jayawardena Vs. Education Secretary Western Provincial Ministry of Education And Regional Director of Education - Regional Education Office Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/53/23 | C.A.P. Gunawardena On Behalf of K.G.R.S. Priyadarshana Vs. Chief Inspector of Police Nalin, Police Constable 101299 Sadaruwan, Police Sergeant 101306 Hemachandra, Police Constable Driver 103053 Chaturanga, Police Constable 96552 Madumadan, Police Constable 103550 Priyalal , Police Constable 45964 Sumith, Police Constable 1013053 Wickramasinghe And Chief Inspector Rivirathne - Theldeniya Police Station, Headquarters Police Inspector Senadhipathi Theldeniya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1403/24 | D. G. Lokubalasuriya Vs. Principal - Christudeva Girls' College Galle | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/128/19 | D. D. C. Malavipathirana Vs. Principal - Royal College Colombo And Director (National Schools) - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/607/24, HRC/HO/797/24, HRC/HO/798/24 | M. Pathberiya & 2nd,3rd Complainers N.S. Tennakoon & 5,6,7,8, Complainers A. Siriwardhana AND The Principal - Royal College – Colombo & Director National Schools – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2865/21 and HRC/HO/2706/21 | S. Ariyadasa & M.L.S.V. Chamali On Behalf M.L. Lasantha VS. Chief Inspector Sanath, Sub Inspector Sujith Silva, Sub Inspector Nuwan, Police Sergeant 37109 Ratnayake, Police Constable 36218 Kitsiri, Police Constable 79431 Priyantha, Police Sergeant 60015 Tambavitage Don Dimuth Indika, Police Constable Chatura Priyasad - Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit Kalutara And Senior Superintendent Of Police Kapila Premadasa Office of the Senior Superintendent Of Police Kalutara, Inspector General Of Police - Sri Lanka Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/4764/2 3 | W. Hewaruppage Vs. Director General Of Forest Conservation -Department Of Forest Conservation And Director General of Pension – Department of Pension. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2732/21 | U.K.U. S. kumara Vs. General Manager - Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd Kolonnawa Installation. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1936/18 | R.A.N. Cooray Vs. Superintendent Of Police. R.C. Hettiarachchi – Officer in Charge Police Station – Mulleriyawa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/16/24 And HRC/26/24 | M.A.K.M. Reefa & M.A.C. Sampath Vs. Director General - Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management, A. Herath Chief Inspector of Police –Officer in Charge of Dehiwala Police Station And M. Dehideniya Senior Superintendent Of Police - Office of Superintendent of Police- Mount Lavinia Division, G.H. Marapana- Deputy Inspector General Of Police Western Province South. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/15/21/S/EM | P.W. N. Senarathna VS. Inspector General Of Police, H.M.A.P. Herath - Superintendent of Police (1) Ampara, S. Wijesekara - Superintendent Of Police Ampara Divisions, A. Karunarthana Former Deputy Inspector General of Police Ampara, K. Jayaneththi – Headquarters Police Inspector Police station Kalmunai, K. Jayasekara Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Eastern Province And J. Rathnayaka Senior Superintendent Of Police Ampara Divisions, Weerasinha Police Constable 83225 - Siyambalanduwa Police Station. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1650/23 | G.G.K. Widayarathna Vs. J. Sri Chandraguptha – Secretary Ministry of Health And D. Dias – Director (Acting) Medical Research Institute. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1989/22 | F.R.N. Silva Vs. Chairman And General Manager - National Housing Development Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/114/2019(1) | D.M.W. Kumarihami Vs. Secretary - Provincial Public Service Commission - North Central Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/48/23/W | Professor M.W.C.N.K. Rambukwella Vs. Prof. A. Jayawickrama – Head of Department (Acting) Department of Archaeology, Dr. P. Ekanayake – Dean of Faculty of Arts – University of Peradeniya And Prof. M.D. Lamawansa- Vice-Chancellor of University of Peradeniya, Prof. T Madhujith – (Former Acting) Vice-Chancellor of University of Peradeniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1584/23 | K.R.I Krishanthi Vs. The Principal - Nalanda Collage Colombo & Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2858/21 | N.W.A.R.W. Nanayakkara Vs. Vice Chancellor - University of Sri Jayewardenepura & Chairman - University Grants Commission. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3704/23 | Thiniyawala Palitha Thero Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Public Administration & Home Affairs, Secretary - Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs, Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs - Department of Buddhist Affairs & Secretary to the President- Presidential Secretariat Office, Secretary to the Prime Minister - Prime Minister's Office. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13 (I) to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/HO/3480/22 | Mr. M.G.T.D. Medawatte Vs. Police Inspector Aloka - Officer in Charge of Various Complaints Division Aluthgama Police Station. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/792/24 | Ms. Achala Seneviratne Vs. Chief Inspector Chinthaka Anuradha Officer in Charge of Police Station Welikada & Inspector General of Police. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/458/22 | M.H.A. Subhasinghe Vs. Officer in Charge of Police Station Welambada, Sub Inspector Dissanayake & Constable Dhanushka - Welambada Police Station. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ANU/05/2022 | R.M.P.R. Chinthaka Ranasinghe Vs. R.M.J. Rajapaksa Chief Inspector of Police, H.M.K.I. Herath Sub Inspector, S.M. Tissa Bandara Police Sergeant 34119 And M.P. Lankathilaka Jayawardena Police Sergeant 34462 - Headquarters Police Maho. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ANU/60/2023 | A.M.S.K. Kumara Vs. T.M.N. Thennakoon - Inspector of Police (Retd.) And Prasanna Welikala Chief Inspector of Police Officer in Charge of Police Station Kekirawa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2603/23, HRC/2153/23, HRC/2154/23 | E.A.N.H. Edirisuriya, E. A. J. Natasha Edirisuriya Vs. Senior Superintendent of Police Lucky Randeniya Former Director Assistant Criminal Investigation Department, Superintendent of Police Chandima Arumapperuma & Sub Inspector S.M.U. Subhasinghe - Internet Surveillance & Intelligence Unit Computer Crime Division Criminal Investigation Department, Controller General of Immigration and Emigration - Department of Immigration & Emigration. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4519/23, HRC/5206/23 | I.D. Suresh Lakmal Seneviratne Vs. Women Sub-Inspector J.M. Janaki Rasadar i- Police Station Alubomulla, Police Inspector T.C. Asanka Rajakaruna – Officer In charge Police Station Alubomulla &Police Sergeant 41132 Jayantha Gunasekara - Officer In Charge Police Miscellaneous Complaints Division, Sub Inspector A.S. Chandana - Officer In charge Police Crime Division Police Station Alubomulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/HO/2046/23 | K.A. Ruwan Kumara VS. S.P. D. Gemunu Kumara 68770 Police Sergeant & Pathirana 67870 Police Sergeant - Divisional Traffic Section Police Station Panadura, Office In Charge of Police Station Morontuduwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/98/22 | H. V. N. Disantha Nanayakkara Vs. - Chief Inspector of Police D. M. N. Manoj Dissanayake Officer In Charge of Police Station Damana And Sub Inspector Upul Jayashanta - Officer in Charge of Crime Investigation Division - Police Station Damana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/551/16 | C.J. Amarasinha Vs. S.K.D.S. Udawansha – Officer In Charge Of Police Station Mulleriyawa And S. Kumara 45827 Police Sergeant – Police Station Mulleriyawa (Current Police Station Kalawana) | DOWNLOAD |
Article13 (2) to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| (සිංහල) HRC/ANU/60/2023 | (සිංහල) ඒ.එම්.එස්.කේ කුමාර එදිරිව ටී.එම්.ඩබ්ලිව්.එන්. තෙන්නකෝන් පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක (විශ්රාමික) සහ ප්රසන්න වැලිකල ප්රධාන පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක ස්ථානාධිපති පොලිස් ස්ථානය කැකිරාව. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| (සිංහල) HRC/4519/23, HRC/5206/23 | (සිංහල) අයි.ඩී. සුරේෂ් ලක්මාල් සෙනෙවිරත්න එදිරිව කාන්තා උප පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක ජේ.එම්. ජානකී රසාදරී- පොලිස් ස්ථානය අළුබෝමුල්ල, පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක ටී.සී. අසංක රාජකරුණා - ස්ථානාධිපති පොලිස් ස්ථානය අළුබෝමුල්ල සහ පොලිස් සැරයන් 41132 ජයන්ත ගුණසේකර- ස්ථානාධිපති විවිධ පැමිණිලි අංශය, උප පොලිස් පරීක්ෂක ඒ.එස්.චන්දන - ස්ථානාධිපති අපරාධ අංශය පොලිස් ස්ථානය අළුබෝමුල්ල. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14 (1)a to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2603/23, HRC/2153/23, HRC/2154/23 | E.A.N.H. Edirisuriya, E. A. J. Natasha Edirisuriya Vs. Senior Superintendent of Police Lucky Randeniya Former Director Assistant Criminal Investigation Department, Superintendent of Police Chandima Arumapperuma & Sub Inspector S.M.U. Subhasinghe - Internet Surveillance & Intelligence Unit Computer Crime Division Criminal Investigation Department, Controller General of Immigration and Emigration - Department of Immigration & Emigration. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14 (1)g to the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/ANU/292/2022 | B.J. Manavadu, R.M.S.S. Ratnayake And A.P.L. Jivani Velekoratuwa Vs. General Manager - National Water Supply & Drainage Board Ratmalana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4835/23 | J.P. Kannangara Vs Chairman - Central Environment Authority And Director - Central Environment Authority Office Polgolla | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2023
Article 11 of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/3886/15 | P.S.M. Fernando Vs. R.S Gunarathna 21837 Police Sergeant Police Station Marawila, H.A.J. Fernando 41425 Police Constable-Junior Officer’s Canteen Colombo, C.M.K Chandana 63244 Police Constable Police welfare Division & R.D. Amarasiri 41305 Police Constable Police Station Madampe. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/825/18 | D.W. Priyantha Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station Ahungalla & Chithrasiri Inspector of Police - Police Station Ahungalla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2819/17, HRC/2637/17 HRC/2602/20 | J.S.N. Fernando On Behalf of R.G Vajira Kumara Vs. Dharmapriya Inspector of Police Special Task Force Rajagiriya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/145/2014(W) | B.M.D. Kumari Vs. U.K.N. Jayaweera Inspector of Police Officer In Charge of Police Station of Giribawa & Rambanda Sub Inspector- Police Station Giribawa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/514/2014/(I) | K. Premalatha On Behalf of H.H.S.H.M. Jayaratne Vs. W.N Wijerathne 45741 Police Sergeant, M.K Sirisomarathne 34718 Police Sergeant, K. Abewickrama 31733 Police Sergeant, H.A.C. Hettiarachchi 54301 Police Constable & Chaminda 63336 Police Constable – Police Station Mahavilachchiya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/22/14/B/EM | D.V.L. Gunasekara, D.V.A. Gunasekara Vs. P.N.B. Mahagedaragama Inspector of Police - Officer in Charge of Police Station of Iginiyagala & Sumarathna Sub Inspector & Thilakarathna 31362 Police Sergeant & Gunawardana 12882 Police Sergeant & Pathirana 26196 Police Sergeant – Police Station Iginiyagala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/163/15 | P.A.K.M. Nilaweera Vs. P.V.S.R. Pattividana Women Prison Guard & M.P.D.S Jayalath Women Prison Guard – Badulla Prison Department of Prison. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2919/20 | D. Kuruppuge On Behalf of D.S. Kumara Vs. T.S. Perera 76300 Police Constable - Police Station Mattegoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/237/2016 (S) | A. Seelawathi On Behalf of R.M.S.B. Thennakon Vs. K.M S. Karunathissa Inspector of Police Officer in Charge of Police Station Galenbidunuweva, W.D.B. Fonseka Inspector of Police & M.A.S Priyadarshana 38646 Police Constable - Police Station Galenbidunuweva. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2257/15 HRC/2606/15 | P.L. Ramyalatha & W.A.D.G. Kumara Vs. Karunarathna Inspector of Police, Jayathissa 24449 Police Sergeant & C.K. Jayarathna 60295 Police Constable – Police Station Welipenna | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1827/17 | H.M Musammil Vs. Director of Education Western Province, M.R.A.S.M Bandara - Deputy Director of Education (School Administration) Kelaniya Education Zone & M.P.M Usman The Principal - Alhamud College Ulahitiwala Malwana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/521/2016( S) | K. Hemalatha On Behalf of T. Mahindapala Vs. M.G.A.I. Weerasingha Sub Inspector of Police, S. Wijekumara 59629 Police Sergeant, J.A.P. Amarasena 50508 Police Constable, H.M.M. Kaflan 86727 Police Constable & M.S Pramathilaka 86732 Police Constable – Police Station Habarana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1604/15 | W. Winson On Behalf Of W.C.S. Kumara Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station Welikada (2015), K.G.S Priyantha Sub Inspector of Police Office in charge of Crime Branch Police Station Welikada, R.M.S.M Rathnayaka Sub Inspector of Police & B.T. Ranjith 38723 Police Constable - Police Station Welikada. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/52/20/S/PL | G.V.P. Darshani On Behalf of D.M.U. Tharushika Vs. Manjula 9945 Police Sergeant, Chandana 63141 Police Sergeant, Wijewardana 67152 Police Constable & Kumara 81995 Police Constable – Police Station Ampara. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 12 (1)of the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/ 68/14 | S.M Heenmenika Vs. Residential Project Manager – Rambakanoya - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka & Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Padiyathalawa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AN /279/2021 | S. Anuradhanayaka Vs. Headquarters Chief Inspector of Police Headquarters Police Station Anuradhapura & Senior Deputy Inspector General Of Police – Anuradhapuraya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4593/13 | O.S.D. Perera Vs. Deputy Commissioner of Local Government - Department of Local Government Western Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/96/18 | M.A. Nurdeen Vs. Chief Executive Officer - Galoya Plantations Higurana & District Secretary - District Secretariat Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/187/22 | U.W. Senevirathna Vs. Chairman - Public Service Commission | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/755/20 | P.D.N.W Gamage Vs. The Principle – C.W.W Kannangara National School Mathugama & The Principal - Thakshila National School Horana (Chairman Of Appeal Board) & Director (National School) - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/832/15 | W.S.S. Lakshitha Vs. Director -Institute of Human Resource Advancement - University of Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/ 133/22/A | T.H.C.H. Fernando Vs. The Principal - Dharmaraja College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4574/75 | J.S. Jayaweera Vs. S.M. Banduseena - Secretory - Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/131/22/A | H.G.A. Madushanka Vs. The Principal - Mahamaya Girls College Kandy & Secretary - Ministory of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/04/20/W | S.M.P.A. Sanjeewani Vs. Grama Niladhari 221 Wasama Talwatta & Deputy Education Commissioner District Election Office Kandy & The Principal Dharmaraja College Kandy & Secretary Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/160/22/I | J.A.C. Jagath Vs. The Principal Dharmaraja College Kandy & Secretary | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ AP/ 594/2016(S) | M.K.L.W Samanmali Vs. A.M Piyathissa - Sub Inspector of Police Miscellaneous Complaints Division Headquarters Police Station Tambuttegama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/399/22/ M | G.M.M. Galappatty Vs. The Principal - Kingswood College Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2764/21 | S.M.M. Ismail Vs. Vice Chancellor – South Eastern University of Sri Lanka – Oluvil. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2523/21 | L.A.K. Siyabalagoda Vs. Inspector General Of Police – Sri Lanka Police And Director – Human Rights Division – Sri Lanka Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2499/17 | N.U. Liyanage Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Defence, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army & Director General - Department of Management Services. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2698/21 | B.A. Upekshi Vs. The Principal – Royal College & Secretary –Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/575/17 | K.A.D. Ananda Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Defence, Inspector General Of Police – Sri Lanka Police And Halangoda – Headquarters Inspector Of Police - Police Station Kandy (Current Police Station Police Headquarters Colombo) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1062/19 | J.A. Sunil Vs. Municipal Commissioner - Colombo Municipal Council, Secretary of Local Government Western Province, Governor of Western Province And Secretary - Western Province. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1140/12 | P.B.K. Gunasekera Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development - Department of Agrarian Development, Headquarters Inspector Of Police – Police Stattion Horana And R.K.M.K. Karunathilaka -Agrarian Development Officer | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1238/22 | S.S. K. Gunawardhana Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Youth & Sports And Chairman - Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/ 267/21/A | A.M.I.K. Abekoon Vs. Officer In charge Of Police Station Peradeniya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4325/16 | A.M.C.S. Siriwardana Vs. Chairman- Regional Development Bank & Managing Director/Chief Executive officer Regional Development Bank Kelaniya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/146/2021 | A.L.M Aslam Vs. Vice Chancellor - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Oluvil. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRD/4765/22 | A.N Katuawala Vs. Secretary - Provincial Public Service Commission - Western Province. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1126/22 | M.R.P.M.R Bandara Vs. The Principal -Kegalu Vidyalaya – Kegalle. Director-National Schools – Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2650/18 | M. Upasena On Behalf of L.N.N. Mapatuna Vs. The Principal -Mahinda Rajapaksha College Homagama & Deputy Principal Theja Weerakkodi - Mahinda Rajapaksha College Homagama | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ME/SOU-MOTU/05/2022 | M.G Gunarathna Vs. Municipal Commissioner - Municipal Council Kurunegala & Chairman - Urban Development Athority & Commissioner of Agrarian Development - Department of Agrarian Development District Office Kurunegala & Headquarters Inspector Of Police, Headquarters Police Station Kurunegala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND / 610/22/I | A.B. Yatiwella Vs. The Principal - Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1397/22 HRC/769/22 | R. Weththasinghe Vs. Director General - Department of Wildlife Conservation. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3530/15, HRC/3531/15 HRC/3532/15 | U.L Dharmalatha ,P.G W.L Ekanayaka & D.A Samarakoon Vs. Secretary - Ministry Of Higther Education & Director General - Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, & Director General - Department of Trade and Investment Policies. - Ministry of Finance & Director General – Department of Management Services. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/57/20 | S.M Sumathipala Vs. Divisional Sectary - Divisional Secretariat Badulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2041/21 | W.E.S.W.U.S.S. Zoysa & Others Vs. Vice Chancellor - Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/37/18/W | K.G.N.P. Kapukotuwa Vs. The Principal - Mahamaya Girls College & The Principal - Dharmaraja College - Kandy ( Chainman - Appeals and Objections Investigation Board - Mahamaya Girls Collage Kandy) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2436/14 | R.B Welangoda Vs. T.K.J. Dissanayake - Exercise Inspector Department of Excise | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/45/23 | J.A.S.R Perera Vs. The Principal - Mahamaya Girls College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 4227/15 | S.A.M Nilam Vs. Surveyor General – Sri Lanka Survey Department, Secretary - Ministry of Lands & Director General of Pensions - Department of Pensions. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/76-23/I | L.K. Kaluarachchi Vs. The Principal - Girls High School Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/399/22/M | R.W.A. Rambukwella Vs. Chairman Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabhawa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1112/21 | M.Y.R. Sawrij Vs. The Principal – Royal College & Secretary –Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13 of the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1746/20/A | W.M.P.M.B. Weerakkody Vs. Officer In Charge of Headquarters Police Station Matale & Ekanayaka Sub Police Inspector Headquarters Police Station Matale. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/215/22 | J.M.A. Sampath On Behalf of T. Nimsara Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station Ethimale, H.M. Chanrdadasa – Sub Inspector of Police, N.G.J.C. Sadakelum 61866 Police Sergeant, R.G.A. Rajapaksha 41827 Police Sergeant & D.M. Karunasena 69521 Police Constable - Police Station Ethimale. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14 of the Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/BD/124/22 | A. Jamaldeen Vs. M.L.L.N. Lakshika – Grama Niladhari Mahathenna Wasama 61C Welimada. | DOWNLOAD |
HRCSL recommendation about Rambukkana incident on 19th Aprial 2022
FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF
EXPERTS APPOINTED BY THE HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA
TO INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENTS THAT
TOOK PLACE IN RAMBUKKANA ON
19TH APRIL 2022
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1044/21 | Tharindu Jayawardhana - Editor In Chief -MediaLK.com Vs. Secretary – Ministry Of Mass Media | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2022
Article 11 of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/K/529/18/A | R.G.N. Madhuwanthi Vs. Ganganath Inspector of Police-Officer in Charge of Crime Division Police Station Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/109/19 | D. Alahapperuma Inspector of Police Vs. H.A.N.K.D. Vijaya Shri Senior Superintendent of Police / Director of Police Welfare Division. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1729/18 | W.A.D.T.D. Jayaratne On Behalf of W.A.D. Jayarathana Vs. Galagedara 10836 Police Sergeant & Kamalsiri 50001 Police Constable - Police Station Homagama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2453/18 | W.M. Neelakanthi On Behalf of A.A.M D. Rajapaksha Vs. Officer in Charge of Police Station Malwathuhiripitiya & Officer in Charge - Crime Division Police Station Malwathuhiripitiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/394/2018(I) | R. Wimalasiri Vs. S.M.L.R. Bandara - Officer in Charge of Police Station Welikanda, Police Sergeant 23339 A. Ariyarathne, H.G.D.S. Hewage 74585 Police Constable & H.C.L. Kumara 029113 - Police Station Welikanda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1239/16/I-23 | W. Priyangika On Behalf of M.A.D. Kumara Vs. H.W. Udayanga-Watcher of School and The Principal - Warakagoada Central College Warakagoda & Zonal Director of Education, Horana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3702/16, HRC/1582/16 | D.U. Thabbru Vs. PushpaKumara Inspector of Police - Officer in Charge of Divisional Anti-Corruption Division Office of the Superintended of Police Panadura, N.J. Soysa Sub-Inspector of Police, J. Sampath 77780 Police Constable & Lakmal 88818 Police Constable - Police Station Panadura South. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ K/152/16-A | G.G.C. Rajapaksha Vs. R.M.A. Rathnayake - Principal Sangabhodhi Central College Morayaya, Minipe. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/SUO/MOTU/14/22 | Lieutenant Colonel P.V. Kumarasinhe – Sri Lanka Army And Legal Director - Sri Lanka Army. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/408/2014(I) | G.A. Srikantha On Behalf of G.A.Wimalasena Vs. A.M.U.R. Jayathissa Inspector of Police – Divisional Anti-Corruption Investigation Division Office of the Deputy Inspector of Police Anuradhapuraya, A.M.A. Premasiri 28138 Police Constable – Police Station Nochchiyagama, D.M.A.L. Disanyake 15901 Police Constable Police Station Mannar, S.E. Dhanapala 64992 Police Constable – Police Station Thabuththegama, D.D.S. Daramadasa 35889 Police Constable & D.D.D. Kumarasinaha 34659 Police Constable –Police Headquarters Anuradhapuraya, K.G.R.H. Senarathna 53585 Police Constable – Police Station Mihinthalaya, K.S.Podikumara 16127 Police Constable – Police Station Eppawala, D.M.P.A.Disanayake 48496 Police Constable - Police Headquarters Anuradhapuraya And D.M.R. Disanayake 1588 Women Police Constable – Police Station Mihinthalaya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/269/2017 | G. Harshajith Vs. S.D.A.B. Disanayake 47894 Police Constable – Police Station Nochchiyagama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1144/18 | O.A. Kanthi Vs. Principal-WP/PILI/ S De S Jayasinghe Central College (National School) Dehiwala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1026/19 | A Nadaraja Vs. Officer in Charge of Crime Division Police Station Bulathsinhala & Officer in Chaege of Police Station Bulathsinhala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/193/19/A | W.A. A. Withanaarachchi Vs.Officer in Charge of Police Station Thalathuoya S.Kumara Inspector of Police,Punchirathna 21631 Police Sergeant, Jayakody 57746 Police Constable And Smarakon 73765 Police Constable, Bandara 78429 Police Constable - Police Station of Thalathuoya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/550/16 | P. Jayanthi On Behalf of K. Wimalan Vs. N. Samansiri Sub Inspector of Police – Police Station Monaragala, Shiwayogaraja 73871 Police Constable – Police Station Nallathanniya & S. Kumar 55611 Police Sergeant – Police Station Kankesanthurai, Officer in Charge of Police Station Bagawanthalawa. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 12(1)of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1989/22 | F.R.N. Silva Vs. Chairman And General Manager - National Housing Development Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3859/16 | P.R.J. Bandara & Others Vs. Secretary-Provincial Public Service Commission Sabaragamuwa Province, Chief Secretary - Chief Secretary Office And Secretary - Ministry of Local Government Sabaragmuwa Provincial Council. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4605/15 | J. Ranasinghe Vs. Director General of Pensions -Department of Pensions, Divisional Secretary – Alipitiya Divisional Secretariat & Divisional Secretary - Baddegama Divisional Secretariat. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/197/19 | S.T.Naleer Vs. The Principal - Royal College Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/247/18 | D.A.S. Karunathne Vs. The Principal - Royal College Colombo, President - Interview Panel of Royal College, Chairman- Appeal and Objection Board Royal College Colombo And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/54/20/EM,HRC/AM/28/19/S/EM | K.D.M.A. Podimanike Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Health Eastern Province, Secretary - Provincial Public Service Commission Eastern Province, Regional Director of Health Services Ampara, Superintendent of Medical - Base Hospital Dehiyathakandya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/169/19 | K.N. Devshani Vs. The Principal of St. Mary's Girls School(Primary) Chilaw & Renuka Costa - Assistant Director of Education Zonal Education Office Chilaw. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1349/18 | K.D.S. Wijerathne Vs. P. Wellikala Chief Inspector of Police - Police Station Horana, Director General - Central Environment Authority, Commissioner General of Labor - Department of Labor And Public Health Inspector - Madurawala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/65/2016(W) | K. Sumathipala Vs. Zonal Director of Education Galinbinthunuweva, Director of Education - Provincial Education Department – North Central Province And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/844/17, HRC/231/18, HRC/1710/19 | K.D. Kalyana Vs. Director - Department of Cultural Affairs Sethsiripaya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/RM/SUO-MOTU/01/2021 & HRC/HO/2781/21 | T. Jayawardena And Secretary/ President - Sri Lanka Young-Journalists Association. Vs. Chairman - Litro Gas Lanka Company, Chairman -Consumer Affairs Authority, Secretary - State Ministry of Corporative Services Marketing Development and Consumer Protection, Director General - Sri Lanka Standard Institute, Chairman Public Utilities Commission, Inspector General of Police – Sri Lanka Police Responsibility Institute : Chairman - Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Chairman - LAUGFS Gas PLC, Chairman - Institute of Industrial Technology, Chief Valuer - Government Valuation Department. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1106/21 | H.A.L. Rasika Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Education And The Principal - Royal College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/04/20/N | M.K.K. Perera Vs. The Principal - Richmond College Galle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1323/18 | D.L.D. Nadeeka Vs. The Principal- Ferguson High School Ratnapura, Director (National School) And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/175/16 | K.A.T. Corey Vs. Commissioner General of Lands - Department of Commissioner General of Lands, Provisional Commissioner of Lands (Western Province) Provincial Land Department And Divisional Secretary - Hangwella Divisional Secretariat (Seethawaka). | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/71/21 | S.A. Wijayakoon & Others Vs. Secretary And Director (National School) - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1724/22 | R.M.R. Prasanna Vs. S. Peththanthri Senior Superintended of Police, South Colombo & H.D.H.U. Jayasekara Superintended of Police – Department of Sri Lanka Police. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/53/19 | K.L. Wannisinghe Vs. Chief Executive Officer - Galoya Plantation Company Hingurana, Director - Bureau of Geological Survey and Mines Matara, Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Sammanthuraia, K.Ravi Grama Nilidhari 891 Walathapitiya 01 And Irrigation Engineer - Office of Irrigation Engineer Samanthuraia | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/320/19/A | W.A.P. Wickramasuriya Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Education And The Principal - Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya – Kegalla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3297/19 | K. Dharmasekara Vs. The Principle - St. Paul's Girls' School Milagiriya And Director- (National School) Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/79/21 | S. Perera Vs. The Principal - R/Eheliyagoda Central College Eheliyagoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3013/19 | A. Shanthini Vs. The Principal - Nalanda College Colombo And Project Director - Urban Development Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2964/15 | R.P.B. B. Thilakasiri Vs. Secretary Ministry of Women,Child Affairs & Social Empowerment, Director-General Department of Samurdhi Development & R.A.K. Ranawaka - Director-General (Former) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/717/16 | W. Chaminda Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Education &The Principal - Dharmaraja College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/958/12 | A.K.M. Anwardeen Vs. C.L. Wickramasinghe Chief Inspector of Police- Police Station Bandaragama, A. Disanayake - Assistant Superintendent Of Police Office of the Assistant Superintended of Police Pandandura, M.A.E. Mahendra -Senior Superintended of Police-Office of the Superintended of Police Killinochi, Deputy Inspector General Of Police - Grievances Divisionn Police Headquarters & Director - Department of Muslim Religion & Cultural Affairs. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1288/19 | N. Naseem Vs. The Principal - Vidyachandra Central College Kadawatha. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/54/2019 | M.K. Kulanthunga Vs. R. Jayasena Inspector of Police Office in Charge of Miscellaneous Complaints Division Police Headquarters Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3845/13 | I.D. De Silva & A. S. Silva Vs. Director General of Irrigation -Department of Irrigation. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/631/2014(S) | K.B. Jayawardena Vs. Director General of Agriculture Department of Agriculture And Deputy Director Farm Mechanics Training Centre Anuradhapura. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/66/2019 | M.A.R. Ramsani Vs. The Principal - Richmond College Galle, Secretary - Interview Panel And Secretary - Appeal & Objection Inquiry Board - Richmond College Galle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/56/19/T/AD | A.L. Kahawattha Vs. Garden Keeper- Department of Wildlife Conservation Inginiyagala, Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Damana, P. Munasinghe - Garden Keeper Gal Oya Park - Department of Wildlife Conservation, Assistant Commissioner Department of Agrarian Development And Director-Central Environment Authority District Office Ampara, D.M.G.N. Priyantha - Hathpotha Site Assistant- Department of Wildlife Conservation Iniginiyagala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/651/18 | R.M.S. Thilakasiri & R. Dharmasena Vs. Director General Establishments Division-Ministry of Public-Administration | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/396/19/A | D.P. Kodagoda Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Education, R.D.Jaminda, -Senior Assistant Secretary Ministry of Education & H.Hewage Additional Secretarial (Controls) Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/586/2017(w) | A.H.M. Asanka Vs. Secretary- North-West Province Public Service Commission. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/234/2014(s) | M.M. Anulavathi. Vs. Residential Project Manager Moragahakanda Zone Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Director General Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Divisional Manager Aththanakadawala Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka And Manager, Unit Manager AththanaKadawala - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/19/21 | Y.K Kuruppu Vs. The Principal - Ananda College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3115/17 | P.A. Shaymali Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Health, Director Postgraduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo And Director- National Institute of Health Science. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/73/2019 | R.M. S. Menike Vs. Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Uhana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/201/2016(S) | M.A.M.R. Perera Vs. Divisional Secretary Divisional Secretariat Thambuttegama, District Secretary District Secretariat – Anuradhapura, Secretary - Ministry of Home Affairs & Public Administration And Director General of Pension- Department of Pension. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/43/18 | P.H. Abewikramasinha Vs. Divisional Secretary – Divisional Secretariat Alayadivembu, Grama Niladhari- Kolawill 01 Wasama, Officer In Charge Of Police Station Akkaraipattu & District Secretary-District Secretariat Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/278/18 | S.M.M. Prasanna, K.A.R. Weerarathna – Secretary, A.D. Gunasena President And D.R. Gamini Member – Dahami Gowi Sanwidhanaya Diwulapathana Vs. Director General - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Residential Project Manager B Zone Welikanada - Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, District Forest Officer – Batticaloa And District Secretary - District Secretariat Batticaloa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/96/16/B/LP HRC/AM/98/16/T/LP | D.M. Arachchi & A.H.G. Silva Vs. Divisional Secretary- Divisional Secretariat Ampara, Deputy Land Commissioner- Ampara And Land Commissioner General - Land Commissioner General's Department | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/949/17 | H.P.G. Sriyanthi Vs. General Manager & Manager-National Savings Bank. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/74/18 | R.P. Sirima Vs. Secretary Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/59/18/B/LP | T.T.W. Kumara Vs. Divisional Engineer-Geological Survey Office-Ampara, Executive Officer-Gal Oya Plantations, Divisional Secretary-Divisional Secretary Office-Sammanthurai, Director-Irrigation Office and Grama Niladhari Wlathapitiya 01 Sammanthurai. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BCO/042/2016 | E. Niroshan Vs. Chief Minister Local Government & Rural Development, Deputy Secretary (Adminstration) Local Government & Rural Development And Assistant Commissioner of Regional Local Government. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2858/17 | I.G.C. Kumara & Others Vs. Director General- Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority & Residential Project Manager – Victoria & Kothmale Project Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/157/22/A | K.G.T.B. Dilhan Vs. The Principle Dharmaraja College Kandy & Secretary-Ministry if Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3649/11 | H.K.R. Thushara Vs. Director General-National institute of Fisheries & Nautical Engineering - Colombo 15. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/06/17-1 | K.P.B. Nishshanka Vs. Secretary Public Service Commission- Central Province & Secretary-Central Provincial Ministry of Sports and Rural Development. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/25/21/V | D.M. Edirisinghe Vs. The Principle & Chairmen- Appeal and Objection Board - Weeraketiya Primary School. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KND/172/22/1 | D.A.G.G. Dissanayaka Vs. The Principle Dharmaraja College-Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1777/17 | W.M.R.P. Wijekoon Vs. Director General - Sri Lanka Customs | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3908/16 | M.M.D.G. Bandara Vs. Director General -Department of Management Services And Director-Development Project of Kalugaga- Moragahakanda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/377/20 | R.M.N.N.S. Rathnayake Vs. The Principle - Kingswood College Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/930/2017 | N.A.M. P. Nammuniarachhci Vs. Chairman - University Grants Commission and The Principal -President's College Mahara Kadawatha. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/369/21 | K.T.D. Keerthinath Vs. The Principal - Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda, Secretary – Ministry Of Education And Director National Schools - Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/95/21/A | H.M.P. Herath Vs. The Principal - Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya And Secretary – Ministry Of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1070/17 | H.G.C. Jayalath Vs. Dr. S. Senarathna- Director And Dr. A. Kahandaliyanage Chairman - Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1149/16 | Rev. Wegama Kemasara Vs. Master of Education Course Coordinator And Coordinator - Faculty of Education University of Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/67/21/W | D.R.I.A.B. Dehigama Vs. K.W.D.U. Chandrakumara – The Principal Kingswood College Kandy And N. Alahakoon – Director of Education- Provincial Department of Education Central Province | DOWNLOAD |
Article 12 ( 2) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/3534/15/1-23 | K. Hemamala Vs. Jayarathne - Inspector of Police, Silva - Inspector of Police And Shankar Sub Inspector of Police - Police Station Kuruduwatha. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/54/2019 | M.K. Kulanthunga Vs. R. Jayasena Inspector of Police Office in Charge of Miscellaneous Complaints Division Police Headquarters Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1288/19 | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13 of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/K/401/19 | K.M.S. Rathna Banda Vs. K.S. Dharsana Chief Inspector of Police - Police Station Panadura. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/529/18/A | R.G.N. Madhuwanthi Vs. Ganganath Inspector of Police-Officer in Charge of Crime Division Police Station Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13 (1) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/830/17 | S.A. Renuka Vs Officer In charge Of Police Station Boralla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/663/17 HRC/664/17 | H.A.S. Damayanthi & I.C.K.A. Senevirathana Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/559/2016 | P.G.M. Wijerathna Banda Vs. J.P.R.K. Jagodage - Inspector of Police Police Headquarters Polonnaruwa (Current Police Station Jaffna), D.M.P. Disanayake 50449 Police Sergeant, M.A.K. Jaya Kelum 89563 Police Constable, B.M.P.C. Rajarathna Police Constable - Police Headquarters Polonnaruwa And Gayan 80801 Sri Lanka Civil Security Force, R.G. Ashoka 50532 Police Constable (Not in Service) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1026/19 | A Nadaraja Vs. Officer in Charge of Crime Division Police Station Bulathsinhala & Officer in Chaege of Police Station Bulathsinhala. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13 (2) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/830/17 | S.A. Renuka Vs. Officer In charge Of Police Station Boralla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/550/16 | P. Jayanthi On Behalf of K. Wimalan Vs. N. Samansiri Sub Inspector of Police – Police Station Monaragala, Shiwayogaraja 73871 Police Constable – Police Station Nallathanniya & S. Kumar 55611 Police Sergeant – Police Station Kankesanthurai, Officer in Charge of Police Station Bagawanthalawa. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14 of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/53/19 | K.L. Wannisinghe Vs. Chief Executive Officer - Galoya Plantation Company Hingurana, Director - Bureau of Geological Survey and Mines Matara, Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Sammanthuraia, K.Ravi Grama Nilidhari 891 Walathapitiya 01 And Irrigation Engineer - Office of Irrigation Engineer Samanthuraia | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14 ( U ) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/43/18 | P.H. Abewikramasinha Vs. Divisional Secretary – Divisional Secretariat Alayadivembu, Grama Niladhari- Kolawill 01 Wasama, Officer In Charge Of Police Station Akkaraipattu & District Secretary-District Secretariat Ampara. | DOWNLOAD |
Directives
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/943/90 | A.M.N. Chaminda Vs. Vice-Chancellor -University of Kelaniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/225/16/I-23 | K.A. Wijesekara Vs. Municipal Commissioner And Municipal Engineer - Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte-Municipal Council. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2694/19 | D.S. Chandrasiri Vs. Chairman - Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/819/17 | S. S. Liyanagunawardana Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Education, And The Principal - Royal College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/370/16 | M.P.M. Padamasiri Vs. Director General - Department of Management Services And Director General - Urban Development Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2505/16 | K.A.M. Methsarani Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Education, U. Amarathunga – Chairman - School Sports Council And A. Abeywickrama & Others Members of Selection Committee (Sports Division) – Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3743/17 HRC/867/17 | R.P.D.K. Rajapaksa Vs. General Manager and Manager - National Savings Bank. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3466/15 | W.G.N.P. Wijesinghe Vs. Chairman And General Manager- Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, Senior Manager - Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency. | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2021
VIOLATIONS OF THE ART. 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2901/19 | Sacred Heart Convent Galle - Muslims Children's Parents Forum Vs. Education Secretary - Southern Provincial Ministry Of Education, Principal Sister- Sacred Heart Convent Galle And Assistant Director Of Education, Zonal Education Office, Galle. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Freedom from torture.
11. No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/3757/13 | K.A. Nimal Vs. Kumarasingha Police Constable, U. Dewadasan Inspector Of Police, Bandara Inspector of Police & Sumathipala Police Sergeant 13503 - Police Station Kirulapone. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/84/17 | S.M. Ishaq & Others Vs. A.M.M. Najeeb Officer In – Charge Police Station Chawalakadai, M.A. Faseel Police Sergeant 24908, H.W.R. Dharshana Sub –Inspector of Police & R.K.G.T.S. Thusara Police Constable 66116 - Police Station Chawalakadai. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1943/13, HRC/1942/14, HRC /K/171/13/S/T-S | W.D.M.G.A. Wijesundara & S.C. Annathugoda Vs. Sanjeewa - 5068/13 Police Inspector, Hapugoda Chief Inspectorof Police, Mendis Police Sergeant, Menaka Police Constable - Crime Division Matara police Station & S. Abeywardena 17865 Police Constable – Thihagoda Police Station | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/415/18, HRC/812/18 | H.M.C. Perera & M. Sanjeewani Perera Vs. W.A.S. Nandalal Inspector Of Police, K.C.H. Thabrew Police Constable 49979, W.R. Gammanpila Police Constable 61742, E.M.S.D.B. Ekanayake Police Constable 66757 & Nandana Police Constable 74081, R.M.D.P. Karunarathna Police Constable 77710 – Colombo South Anti-Corruption Unit Police Station Kirulapone. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2953/17 | A. Premalatha Vs. On Behalf of M.G. Annada Athapaththu Sub-Inspector of Police - Police Station Eheliyagoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/53/17 | P. Wijesuriya Vs. Officer-In-Charge of Criminal Division Police Station Homagama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/22/20/B/PL | R.A.J. Ranawaka Vs. B.K.C. Weerasiri-Inspector of Police - Police Station Mahaoya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4437/15 | A.L. Wikrama Vs. Bimal Perera - Chief Inspector of Police - Police Station Kirulapone. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1040/15, HRC/2556/16 | I.P.W.R. Jayaweera Vs. Officer- in Charge of Police Station Kiridiwela, A. Susantha - Police Constable 3997, M.S. Dhayawansa - Police Constable 26443, G.H.C. Herath - Police Constable 83997 And Pushpakumara - Police Constable 1324 - Police Station Kiridiwela. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1697/18 | W.M.P. Wijayasundara Vs. Inspector of Police B.A.A.P. Bamunusinghe - Officer- In - Change Police Station Rakwana, P.W.S.M. Perera - Women Police Constable 9524, W.G.U Shamali - Women Police Constable 1833, N.H.G.U.C. Kumari - Women Police Constable 6985 - Police Station Rakwana And Sub-Inspector of Police H. Premananda Officer- In - Change Miscellaneous Complaints Section - Police Station Rakwana, N.A.H.W. Wasantha Kumara - Police Constable 60232 - Police Station Rakwana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/537/15 | W.A.P. Wanniarachchi On Behalf of W.A.P. Wanniarachchi & N. Wanniarachchi Vs. Officer In Charge of Crime Division - Police Station Thanamalwila And Udayanga Inspector Of Police – Police Station Thanamalwila. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1459/17 | D.P. Thissa Vs. Sunil Lorence Sub-Inspector - Police Station Samanala Wewa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2557/16 | W.H. Malani On Behalf of W.C.P.C. Fernando Vs. Suneth Shantha Chief Inspector of Police - District Crime Unit, Police Station Wadduwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1930/15 | W.M. Abekoon Vs. R.P.U.A Rajapaksha Sub-Inspector of Police, H.T. G. Premathilaka Sub-Inspector of Police, Pushpakumara Police Constable 37324, B.A.A.P. Bamunusinghe Inspector of Police - Police Station Kuruwita & Officer –In – Charge of Police Station Kuruwita. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3447/16 | W.I. Mihirani On Behalf of W. A. Dushantha & P.L.C. Krishanthi Vs. Mahinda Willoaraachchi Chief Inspector Of Police, Balendra Sub Inspector Of Police Officer-In-Charge - Crime Division Ambalangoda Police Station, Maduranga, Sub Inspector of Police, Tharanga Police Constable 72995 & Rangana Police Constable 3011, Sadaruwan Police Constable 69864 - Police Station Ambalangoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2112/17 | J.L. Pathmasiri Vs. Asela Sub-Inspector of Police-Crime Division - Police Station Weliweriya & Officer- In-Charge of Police Station Weliweriya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2600/16 | M.D.S Amarasiri On Behalf of M. V Indrani Vs. Sapumal Ekanayaka Sub-Inspector of Police - Police Station-Polonnaruwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2793/15 | R.B. Dipani Vs. P.D. Hapuarachchi - Former Assistant Divisional Secretary Horana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/359/14 | S.A.D. Kanchana Vs. Commander of the Army - Sri Lanka Army & Staff Sergeant Dasanayaka - Corps of the 1st Engineer Service - Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/655/16 | H.M.M.G.H. Wimalaweera Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station Bulathkohupitiya & Premachandra Police Constable 8600 -Police Station Bulathkohupitiya. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/94/19 | Mr. Z.T.M. Fazli Vs. The Principal And Chairman - Appeal Board of School Admissions - Royal College, Colombo 07. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1531/15 | K.D. Suneetha, Vs Commissioner And Secretary Ministry Of Housing Construction And Cultural Affairs. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1631/15 | K.U. Pushpakumara Vs. Prof. Mohan De Silva Chairman - University Grants Commission. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1144/15 | K. Siwanandaselvam Vs. Secretary And Assistant Secretary – Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/147/2018/R | Susantha Kumara Vs. Director - Board of Legal Service Sri Lanka Army. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/376/2015(S) | Y. Sunetra Senarath Vs. Divisional Secretary - Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat And Pension Officer – Pension Division Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2213/16 | P.V.P Darshani Vs. Chairman - Coconut Development Authority | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/657/18/-A | P.R. Lokugalappaththi Vs. The Principal - Kingswood College Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3620/17 | B. Sriyawathi Vs. Director – Department of Education Western Province & Principal -Sri Sangamiththa Girl's College Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/Ap/476/2015/(W) | T. D. Amugoda Vs. Divisional Secretary - Divisional Secretariat Rabewa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/845/17 | Y.G.A. Karunarathna, R.M.P.W.V. Kumara And A.G. Kariyawasam Vs. Director General – National Youth Service Council, Director General – Department of Management Service And Secretary - National Salaries and Cadre Commission. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/120/2018(S) | G.A.T.M. De Silva Vs. B.D.G.S. Dharmakeerthi Inspector of Police – Officer In Charge of Crime Division at Headquarters Police Mathale, W.M.N. Wanigasekara Inspector of Police Suriyapura Police Station (Current), S.P.M. Thilakawardhana Sub Inspector Of Police – police station Mathale, N.G. Premasiri Police Sergeant 8804 - Headquarters Police Mathale, S.G.D. Anasly Reman Police Sergeant 59162 – Police Station Mankulam, W.G. Disanayake Police Sergeant 19259- Headquarters Police Mathale, And Munasinghe Police Constable 35966 – Police Station Puliyankulama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2901/19 | Sacred Heart Convent-Muslims Children's Parents Forum Vs. Education Secretary - Southern Provincial Ministry Of Education, Principal Sister- Sacred Heart Convent Galle And Assistant Director Of Education, Zonal Education Office, Galle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2785/17 | D.H.P. Kaushalya Vs. Officer In Charge of Meetiyagoda Police Station And Greshan Sub Inspector of Police – Police Station Meetiyagoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/136, HRC/KL/1126/19 | M.B.M. Siraj Vs. Director General – Department of Technical Education And Training | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4625/12 | W.S.M.L. Kumara Vs Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy - Sri Lanka Navy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2826/19 | S. Wasantha De Silva Chairman – Sri Lanka Council of Visually Handicapped Graduates Vs. Governor - Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Chairman - National Savings Bank, Chairman - People’s Bank And | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2499/19 | V. Subramaniam Vs. Governor - Central Bank of Sri Lanka | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/03/18 HRC/AM/03/18 | H.M.P.N. Herath Vs. Postmaster General - Postal Head Quarters Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/446/2017(W) | A.M. Bandamma Vs. Eastern District Engineer - Office of the District Engineer Sri Lanka Railways Trincomalee, General Manager of Railways (Control) Railway Headquarters And Director General – Department of Pension. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2011/12/I-19 | W.P. Nilantha Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Army – Sri Lanka Army. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3852/14 | M. Jayarathne Vs. Commissioner of Cooperative Development - Department Of Western Province Cooperative Development And Chairman - Si/S Kolonnawa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Ltd. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1004/14 | K.G.P. Fernando Vs. Chairperson – Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/68/2018(S), HRC/AP/237/2018 | C.U. Kappagoda & C.J. Vijayasundara Vs. The Principal Anuradhapura Central College And Director (National School) Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/110/2020 | B.H.S. Kumara Vs. The Principal - Richmond College Galle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3220/16 | U. D. Chathuranga Vs. The Principal - D.S. Senanayaka Collage Colombo And Secretary - Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/166/15 | B.W.D.M.R. Dharmakeerthi Vs. Provincial Director Of Education - Central Provincial Education Department, Education Secretary of Central Provincial - Central Provincial Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/87/20 | T.R.T. Samarathunga Vs. The Principal - Kegalu Vidyalaya Kegalle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1321/15 | K.K. W. L. Wimalasiri Vs. Sub Inspector of Police D.W. Sirimanna – Officer In Charge of Crime Division Police Station Ambalangoda And Mahinda Willowaarachchi Headquarters Inspector of Police – Officer In Charge Of Police Station Ambalangoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/515/2017 | T.M.N.C. Piyarathna On Behalf of T.M.P.L. Piyarathna Vs. D. Deepal Officer in Charge of Police Station Giribawa, P. Aberathna - Sub Inspector Of Police - Police Station Giribawa & S.W. Senarathna Police Constable 5926 - Police Station Galgamuwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/417/19 | H.T. Tharanga Vs. The Principal – Visakha Balika Vidyalaya – Colombo, S.M. Keerthirathna – Chairman Appeal and Objection Board (Principal - Ananda College) & Director – National School Unit – Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/5069/16 | M.Sunil Abedheera Vs. Divisional Secretary-Divisional Secretariat Ruwanwella & Chairman Pradeshiya Sabhawa Ruwanwella. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3398/07 | R. Karunanithy Vs. Registrar General - Registrar General’s Office Battaramulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/76/18 | D.N.S. De Silva Vs. W.F.U. Fernando Senior Deputy Inspector General Of Police - Office of the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Southern Province-Matara (Current Address Police Headquarters Colombo) Thilak Ranjith Inspector Of Police Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Southern Province Matara. & Inspector General of Police Sri Lanka Police Department. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1565/18 | L.M.A.M. Lankadhikara Vs. A.P D. Weerasekara Superintendent of Police Badulla, B.A.D. Balasuriya – Officer In Charge of Police Station Lunugala, Roshan Rajapaksha - Assistant Superintendent Of Police, District II – Badulla, Inspector Of Police G.D. Rathanapala Officer In Charge of Police Station Madolsima And Senior Deputy Inspector General Of Police Badulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/55/15 | The Group Of Affected Employees - National Water Supply And Drainage Board Regional Office Akkaraipattu. Vs. The General Manager And The Additional General Manager - National Water Supply & Drainage Board, The Regional Manager- National Water Supply And Drainage Board Regional Office Akkaraipattu. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/60/11 | K.M.Susantha Ranjith Vs. Lalith Gamage District Forest Officer - District Forest Office Anuradhapura And Director General of Department of Forests, Divisional Sectary of Damana. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3267/17 | W.M.P.C. Warnasooriya & Others Vs. Sectary - Ministry Of Labour Professional Relations And Sabaragamuwa Development And Commissioner General of Labour - Department Of Labour. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/462/19/A | L.P.D.N.T. Dias Vs. Superintendent of Medical – Base Hospital Karawanella, District Medical Officer - Deraniyagala District Hospital, District Director of Health Service – Kegalle, Provincial Director of Health Service (Sabaragamuwa Province) And Secretary – Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine Sabaragamuwa Province. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/97/19 | M.R.L. Jinadasa Vs. The Principal,Chairman - Interview Board And Chairman - Appellate Review Committee Sirimavo Bandaranayaka College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3346/16 | B.H.A.H.G. Mathurata Vs. Secretary - Ministry of Finance, Inspector General of Police – Sri Lanka Police Departments & Secretary - Ministry of Defence. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4408/15 | S.D.M. Priyantha Vs. Officer- in Charge of Police Station Payagala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/618/21 | P.A.M. Wijesekara Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Director (Health Services) And Air Commodore Sureka Dias - Director (Legal) - Sri Lanka Air Force. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1642/18 | S.G. Somawathi Vs. Director (Govi Vishrama Watup ගොවි විශ්රාම වැටුප්) And Director General / Secretary -Ministry of Agriculture. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1958/16 | J.P. Hindil Vs. Officer –In – Charge of Police Station Mawathagama & Rajapaksha Sub Inspector of Police - Miscellaneous Complaints Section Police Station Mawathagama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3447/16 | W.I. Mihirani On Behalf of W. A. Dushantha & P.L.C. Krishanthi Vs. Mahinda Willoaraachchi Chief Inspector Of Police, Balendra Sub Inspector Of Police Officer-In-Charge - Crime Division Ambalangoda Police Station, Maduranga, Sub Inspector of Police, Tharanga Police Constable 72995 & Rangana Police Constable 3011, Sadaruwan Police Constable 69864 - Police Station Ambalangoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/715/15 | N.G.S.M. Rathnayaka Vs. Officer- In-Charge Of Police Station Moratumulla, Officer- In-Charge Of Crime Branch, N.J.T. Fernando Police Sergeant 31852 And S.B. Samarakoon Police Constable 84599 - Police Station Moratumulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3084/18 | I.K.S. Karunanayaka, W.D.T. Ayesha & U.L.D. Chathurika Vs. The Principal - Royal College Horana, Director - National School & Secretary -Ministry Of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/665/2013 | R.N.T.A. Rathnayaka Vs. Registrar-Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/195/18 | R.A. Priyantha Vs. The Principal Ferguson National School – Rathnapura, Director of National School & Secretary - Ministry Of Education, Rohana Gamage (Appeals For Admission Of Children For The Year 2018 Chairman Of the Committee), Dehiowita National School. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/70/16 | H.D. Premarathna Vs. Secretary - Provincial Ministry Of Education -Eastern Province, Zonal Education Director Ampara, Secretary - School Development Committee And Secretary - Alumni Association - Kawanthissa Maha Vidyalaya Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/112/20 | S.A.C.S. Gunarathna Vs. The Principal Ananda College Colombo & Director (Primary Section) - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2953/16 | T.A.A. Rajakaruna Vs. Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Commandant Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters Welisara And Commodore I.R. Premarathna - Navy Headquarters. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2927/17 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwela Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development - Department of Agrarian Development, Agrarian Development Officer - Agrarian Service Centre Matale & Agri Research & Agri Production Assistant - E 327, Aluvihara Kottashaya –Agrarian Service Centre Mathale. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2927/17 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwela Vs. Commissioner General of Agrarian Development - Department of Agrarian Development, Agrarian Development Officer - Agrarian Service Centre Matale & Agri Research & Agri Production Assistant - E 327, Aluvihara Kottashaya –Agrarian Service Centre Mathale. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3794/19 | P.G.R.C.A. Gamlath Vs. Inspector General Of Police – Sri Lanka Police & Director General - Department Of Trade And Investment Policies – Ministry Of Finance. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/412/2014 | L.B. Rajakaruna Vs. Director General - Department of Pensions, District Secretariat - District Secretariat Anuradhapura, Divisional Secretariat Epalogama & Secretary - Ministry Of Public Administration & Home Affairs. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/492/20/I | H.P. Gunawardhana, S.K. Samarakooan & J. Wewagedara Vs. Director General - Department of Management Services And Director General - National Cooperative Development Institute. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 12(2) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2901/19 | Sacred Heart Convent-Muslims Children's Parents Forum Vs. Education Secretary - Southern Provincial Ministry Of Education, Principal Sister- Sacred Heart Convent Galle And Assistant Director Of Education, Zonal Education Office Galle. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/136 And HRC/KL/1126/19 | M.B.M. Siraj Vs. Director General – Department of Technical Education And Training | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/55/15 | The Group Of Affected Employees - National Water Supply And Drainage Board Regional Office Akkaraipattu. Vs. The General Manager -National Water Supply And Drainage Board, The Additional General Manager- National Water Supply And Drainage Board & The Regional Manager-National Water Supply And Drainage Board Regional Office Akkaraipattu. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1120/19 | A.H.F. Hanifa Vs. Officer- in Charge of Police Station, Bandaragama. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13(2) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/MT/355/17 | DOWNLOAD | |||
| HRC/284/15 | W.S. Bandara On Behalf of W.T. Madhusnaka Vs. Premasiri Liyanagama- Sub-Inspector of Police Sampath 79111 Police Constable, Ajith- Police Constable & G.A.B.D. Bandara 13054 Police Constable - Police Station Ebilipitiya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/84/17 | S.M. Ishaq & Others Vs. A.M.M. Najeeb Officer In – Charge Police Station Chawalakadai, M.A. Faseel Police Sergeant 24908 H.W.R. Dharshana Sub –Inspector of Police & R.K.G.T.S. Thusara Police Constable 66116 - Police Station Chawalakadai. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1120/19 | A.H.F. Hanifa Vs. Officer- in Charge of Police Station Bandaragama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/537/15 | W.A.P. Wanniarachchi On Behalf of W.A.P. Wanniarachchi & N. Wanniarachchi Vs. Officer In Charge of Crime Division - Police Station Thanamalwila And Udayanga Inspector Of Police – Police Station Thanamalwila. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1930/15 | W.M. Abekoon Vs. R.P.U.A Rajapaksha Sub-Inspector of Police, H.T. G. Premathilaka Sub-Inspector of Police, Pushpakumara Police Constable 37324, B.A.A.P. Bamunusinghe Inspector of Police - Police Station Kuruwita & Officer –In – Charge of Police Station Kuruwita. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1958/16 | J.P. Hindil Vs. Officer –In – Charge of Police Station Mawathagama & Rajapaksha Sub Inspector - Miscellaneous Complaints Section Police Station Mawathagama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3447/16 | W.I. Mihirani On Behalf of W. A. Dushantha & P.L.C. Krishanthi Vs. Mahinda Willoaraachchi Chief Inspector Of Police, Balendra Sub Inspector Of Police Officer-In-Charge - Crime Division Ambalangoda Police Station, Maduranga, Sub Inspector of Police, Tharanga Police Constable 72995 & Rangana Police Constable 3011, Sadaruwan Police Constable 69864 - Police Station Ambalangoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2112/17 | G.L. Pathmasiri Vs. Asela Sub-Inspector of Police Crime Branch & Officer- In-Charge Of Police Station Weliweriya. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 14(1)E
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2901/19 | Sacred Heart Convent-Muslims Children's Parents Forum Vs. Education Secretary - Southern Provincial Ministry Of Education, Principal Sister- Sacred Heart Convent Galle And Assistant Director Of Education, Zonal Education Office, Galle. | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2020
VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Freedom from torture.
11. No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AP/535/17(S) | D.P. Liyanage Vs. N.W.A. Jayantha – Principal Central College Rabeewa And P.H.B. Upuldeniya – Teacher – Central College Rabeewa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/130/SUOMOTU/18 | W.D. Premalatha & B.D.H.I. Imasha Vs. Principal CP/Koth/Nayapana Maha Vidyalaya, Zonal Education Director - Zonal Education Office Kothmale And E. Naghawaththa Teacher (Physical Education) – CP/Koth /Nayapana Maha Vidayalaya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2501/17 & HRC/2503/17 | K.N. Wijesooriya & A.G.D.S.K. Wijesinha Vs. Atapatthu - Sub Inspector of Police And Officer in Charge – Police Station Eheliyagoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2304/18 | K.P.K. De Silva Vs. Samarathunga - Police Constable 55271, Gamage - Sub Inspector of Police And Officer in Charge – Police Station Moronthuduwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/384/2016(S) | E.P. Sriyani On Behalf of E.P.I.N Karunarathna Vs. Ananda - Inspector of Police And M.K.A. Bandara –Headquarters Police Station –Anuradhapura. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1925/13 | R.A. L. Ranasinghe Vs. W.B. Wimalasena – Former Principal - Buthpitiya Maha Vidyalaya And Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Kelaniya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/473/14 | K.D.A.J. Chaminda & H.R. Premakumara Vs. Inspector of Police A.M.U.R.R. Jayatissa, Sub Inspector of Police A.W.M.N.R. Jayawaradhana – Police Station Anuradhapuraya , Police Sergeant 6956 W.A.S. Bandara – Police Station Thirappane Police Constable 35899 D.D.Dramadasa – Police Station Palali, Police Constable 34659 A.M. Kumarasinha-Police station Vavniya, Police Constable 16127 K.S. Podikumara – Police Station Murukkan, Police Constable 48496 D.M.A. Disanayaka Police Station- Anuradhapuraya Police Constable 53585 K.G.R.H. Senarathna Police Station Mihinthalaya And Police Constable 61992 D.E. Dhanapala Police Station Morawewa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/30/11 | M.G.G. Wijekumara Vs. Officer in Charge - Police Station Wilgamuwa, Police Constable 86057 P.P.A.L.M. Perera And Civil Security Force 21567 Dissanayake – Police Station Wilagamuwa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/887/15 | B. Renuka VS Inspector of Police Renuka, Inspector of Police Bandara, Police Constable 29561 Rupasinghe, Police Constable 69714 Jayathunga, Police Constable 81014 Sandaruwan And Police Constable Driver Rupasinghe - Police Station Maradana | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/2314/15 | D.K.P. Dasanayaka VS Commander of The Sri Lanka Navy - Navy Headquarters And Secretary Ministry of Defence | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2763/19 | Z.K.F. Mafaza Vs. The Principal – Royal College Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/887/15 | B. Renuka VS Inspector of Police Renuka, Inspector of Police Bandara, Police Constable 29561 Bandara, Police Constable 69714 Jayathunga, Police Constable 81014 Sandaruwan And Police Constable Driver 14572 Rupasinghe - Police Station Maradana | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/639/17 | D.M. Gnanawathi VS Superintendent of Police S. Galagamage – Director of Supply - Police Headquarters, Chief Inspector of Police S.K.D. De Silva - Officer in Charge Police Station Mulathivu And Sub Inspector of Police Jinadasa – Police Station Galaha | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13. (1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/3767/15 | R.M.S. Kumaran VS Sub Inspector of Police Liyanaarachchi , Police Constable 73036 Indika And Police Constable 75707 Bandara – Police Station Kohuwala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/52/15 | H.M.A.S. Karunarathna Vs Assistant Superintendent of Police Y. Gamage , Inspector of Police Chaminda, Sub Inspector of Police Gunasekara And Police Constable 27576 Withanaarachchi – Police Station Kaluthara North | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4347/16 | M.S.M.Riyas, M.S.M.Ajmeer, M.S.M.Nawas Vs Inspector of police K.R.A.Priyantha, Police Station – Kuliyapitiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/V/025/2019 | F.J. Sivaraj VS. Chief Inspector of Police S. Perera And Inspector of Police D.A.K. Dangalla - Headquarters Police Station Vavuniya | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13 (2) Every person held in custody, detained or otherwise deprived of personal liberty shall be brought before the judge of the nearest competent court according to procedure established by law, and shall not be further held in custody, detained or deprived of personal liberty except upon and in terms of the order of such judge made in accordance with procedure established by law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/3651/11 HRC/3660/11 | C. Nisansala & W. Kalpage On Behalf of B.P. Kottage Vs HQ Inspector of Police, Police Station Mirihana And Sub Inspector of Police Wickramasinghe – Officer In Charge Crime Division Police Station Mirihana | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3767/15 | R.M.S. Kumaran VS Sub Inspector of Police Liyanaarachchi , Police Constable 73036 Indika And Police Constable 75707 Bandara – Police Station Kohuwala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/887/15 | B. Renuka VS Inspector of Police Renuka, Inspector of Police Bandara, Police Constable 29561 Rupasinghe, Police Constable 69714 Jayathunga, Police Constable 81014 Sandaruwan And Police Constable Driver Rupasinghe - Police Station Maradana | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 14(1)
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2404/2018 | Akhri Ameer Vs. Faiszer Mustapha – Minister of Sports (Former) And H.M.D.P. Herath – Director General Departments of Sports Development | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2314/15 | D.K.P. Dasanayaka VS Commander of Sri Lanka Navy - Navy Headquarters And Secretary Ministry of Defence | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 14(2)
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2314/15 | D.K.P. Dasanayaka VS Commander of The Sri Lanka Navy - Navy Headquarters And Secretary Ministry of Defence | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2019
VIOLATIONS OF THE ART. 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
10. Every person is entitled to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/TCO/27/18 | Ms. F.F. Rameez, Ms. S.B.M. Fazal, Ms. S.M. Safeez And Ms. R. Roshan Vs. Principal – Tri/Sri Shanmugam Hindu Ladies College Tricomalee, Zonal Director of Education- Zonal Department of Education, Provincial Director of Education –Department of Provincial Education Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Freedom from torture.
11. No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/398/15 And HRC/1149/15 | W. J. Anthony Vs. Police Constable 12222 Wasantha, Police Constable 46120 Chandana, Police Station Yatiyanthota And Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Yatiyanthota | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/288/14 | W.W.R.S.Jayawardena, On Behalf W.M.I.S. Kumara Vs. H.H.S.R.K. De Silva-Superintendent of Police - Police Headquarters Anuradhapura, Police Sergeant 57360 U. Dissanayaka – Police Station Galenbindunuwewa, Police Constable 51602 G.M.N. Hearth - Police Station Mihinthalaya, E.G.A.D. Kumara – Police Station Habarana, Police Constable 69016 A.M.A.K. Abesingha – Police Station Minneriya, Police Constable 48270 H.B.S.N. Kumara- Police Station Anuradapuraya, Police Constable 68494 T.M.R.S. Tennakoon-Police Station Welikanda, Police Constable 32236 K.M.W.B. Kirawella - Police Station Anuradhapura, Police Constable 32211 M.C.S. Dissanayaka -Police Station Anuradhapura, Police Constable 33913 P.B.U. Senarathna- Police Station Kahatagasdigiliya, Police Constable 34416 D.M.N.K. Dissanayaka – Police Station Kekirawa, Police Sergeant 48319 H.M.A. Hearth –Police Station Vavuniya And Police Sergeant 26852 S. Wijesingha - Police Check Point Mannar. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1317/15/I-iii | M.C. Gamage Vs. Inspector General of Police – Police Headquarters-Colombo, Chief Inspector of Police Mandanayaka Officer-in-Charge of Police - Police Station Giriulla And Inspector Of Police Prasanna – Officer –In-Charge (Crime Division) Police Station Hikkaduwa. (Current Police Station Karandeniya ) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4339/15 | S.K.C Kumarasiri, Vs. N.K.A.K.I Wickramasingha, Officer-In-Charge, Police Station, Migahawatta And Officer-In-Charge, Police Station, Migahawatta. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ AP/01/13 | W.M.T.N. Wanninayaka Vs. P.D. Gunarathnna-Principal, R.D.C. Dias – Teacher And Indika Kumara –Teacher - Vilayaya Central College - Aralaganwila | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/258/16 | S.W.I.C. Silva Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Kariyawasam – Police Station Welikanda And Police Constable Sumith, Police Headquarters – Polonnaruwa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4715/13 | S.H. Shareena On Behalf S.M. Siyam & K. Sadhikin Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police – Kuliyapitiya, Sub Inspector of Police Palitha Herath OIC (Crime Division), Police Sergeant Gunawaradhana, Police Sergeant Daramapala, Police Sergeant Gunawaradhana, Police Constable Silva And Police Constable B.M. Nihal Rathanasuriya – Police Station Bingiriya. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/81/18 | Y. Kumarage Vs. Principal – Royal College Colombo, Secretary- Ministry of Education And President - Appeal Board and Principal-Lumbini College Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1729/17 | S. Dharmathilaka Vs. Principal – Royal College Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 1983/17 | D.M.K. Dissanayaka Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Education and Secretary of Education All Provincial Council Education Ministry | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/TCO/27/18 | F.F. Rameez, S.B.M. Fazal, S.M. Safeez And R. Roshan Vs. Principal – Tri/Sri Shanmugam Hindu Ladies College Trincomalee, Zonal Director of Education- Zonal Department of Education, Provincial Director of Education –Department of Provincial Education Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/105/17 | K.K.J.S. De Alwis Vs. T.A.C. Thissakumara - Director General And A. Rajarathne - Additional Director General (Administration) - Department of Animal Product & Health-Peradeniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/368/18 | W.P.P.N. Perera Vs. Principal – Royal College Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/150/15/S/ EM And HRC/AM/72/16/T/EM | A.H.M. Ranjith Sisira Kumara Vs. Secretary - Department of Provincial Education Trincomalee And Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Ampara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC//3578/17 | A.A.G. Upendra Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Education And Principal- Royal College Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/475/17(S) And HRC/AP/498/17(I) | R. Thajurdeen, H.M.S. Kumari, H.M.S.D. Herath And R.A. S. Hemarathna Vs. Secretary -Provincial Public Service Commission And Secretary - Governor's Secretariat Office - Northern Central Province Anuradhapura | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/237/17 | V.M.R. D. Vendakoon Vs. H.M.G. Wathsala – Principal – GM/ Yasodara Devi Balika Vidyalaya Gampaha, W. Mallika - Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Gampaha And M.G. Rathnasena - President -Appeal Board Sunethra Devi Balika Vidyalaya Imbulgoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/217/14 | D.M.A. Dharmarathna Vs. Officer –in-Charge of 119 Emergency Unit Mirihana, H.M.C.C Herath –Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Kandakatiya, Sub Inspector of Police S. Bandara, Police Constable 35834 Bandara And Police Constable 85073 Hewasinghe Police Station Kandakatiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/78/17/S/ED | K.A.H.M. Wickramasiri Vs. S. K Samaranayaka – Principal - D. S. Senanayaka College Ampara And M. K. Perera - Education Director, School Administration Unit, Ministry of Education Isurupaya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/64/18-A | P. A W. Wickramasingha, P. M. S Wijerathna, H. M. E. D. Herath, A.M.D.K Atapattu, and A. B. T. M. V. J Bandaranayaka Vs. Secretary – Chief Ministry - North Western Province, Provincial Director of Education North Western Province, P.M. Nazeer Deputy Director of Education (Education Administration) – Provincial Department of Education North Western Province And Principal - Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/661/16/I | H. V. A Kumara Vs. Principal – Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/728/16 | N. S. B Mallawarachchi Vs. Principal – Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/483/16 | S. A. E. Rasak Vs. Principal – Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/459/2017 | A. M. Mafras Khan Vs. Secretary - Public Service Commission Northern Central Province Anuradhapura | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3875/17 | J.K.M.D. Jayasundara Vs. Principal – Anula College Nugegoda And Secretary – Ministry of Education Isurupaya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/302/18 | K.H.T. Wijerathna Vs. Principal – Royal College Colombo, Director (National Schools) And Secretary – Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/667/16 | N. M. Hussain Vs. Principal – Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1576/16 | U.S.S.K Rodrigo Vs. Chairman – Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., Managerial Director- Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd. and Human Resource Manager - Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/385/15 | T.H. Karunadasa Vs. Director – Salary & Documents And Commander of the Army - Army Headquarters Colombo 03 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/31/18 | I.K.D.M Siriwardhana Vs. Principal, Kingswood College, Kandy And M. Abegunawardhana, Principal, Girls High School, Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/71/18(W) | S.M.C Kumudumalee Vs. Principal, Mahamaya Girls College, Kandy And Principal Dharmaraja College, Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/695/17 | H.M.P.N Jayasundara Vs. Principal - Dharmaraja College, Kandy, President of Appeal board, Dharmaraja College, Kandy And Secretary- Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3990/17 | G.S Maddumasuriya Vs. Secretary-Ministry of Education, C. Wickramathilaka, Senior Assistant Secretary (Discipline & Investigation)-Ministry of Education And Principal-Ananda College, Colombo 10 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/230/2016 (S) | T.B Semasingha Vs. General Officer-Ministry of Provincial Road Development Anuradhapura And Administration Officer- Ministry of Provincial Road Development Anuradhapura | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/95/14/B | B.G.A Hemakumara Vs. M.H.K.B Mahagedara-Senior Police Minister, Office of Senior Police Ministry, Ampara, P. Dayarathna-Assistant Senior of Police Ministry-Office of Assistant Police Ministry Pothuwil, Officer-In-Charge, Police Station, Paanama And U.G Chandrakumara- Officer-In-Charge(Vehicle Division), Police Station Paanama | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/660/16 | Y.K.B.K Wijesingha, Vs. Principal-Kingswood College, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/117/16 | P.W Jagath Vs. Secretary - Eastern Province Public Service Commission Trincomalee, Secretary-Eastern Province Health Service Ministry, Director of Provincial Health Service Ministry And Director of Secretariat Health Service Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/722/16 | H.R.D. De Soyza Vs. Principal-Vishaka Vidyalaya Colombo And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/5083/16 | A.K.R. Chandrakanthi Vs. Director General- Institute of National Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/536/16 | P. Guruge Vs. Principal - Kingswood College Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/310/15 | K.A.D.C Jayalath Vs. Secretary- Ministry of Education And Director of National Schools - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4392/16 | E.H.S. Hewa Adhikaram Vs. Principal- Kannangara Central College Mathugama And S.P. Wimalaweera President of Appeal Board, Divisional Educational Office Bandaragama. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/123/19 | K.B.K. Sanjeewa Vs. Principal-Ananda College Colombo, President-Interview Board, Ananda College, President- Appeal Board Ananda College Colombo And Secretary-Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2513/16 | T. Kandambi Vs. President of the Public Timber Corporation, K. Siriniwansha-General Manager - Public Timber Cooperation, A. Thilakasiri And H.P.Perera - Public Timber Cooperation. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/BD/04/19 | M.. Tharidu Chamira Vs. Principal-Bandarawela Central College Bnadarewela, Principal (President of Appeal & Objection Investigation Board) Vishaka Girls High School Badulla And Director- National School Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2498/15 | H.M.P. Padmini Vs. Chairman And Deputy General Manger – Peoples Bank Head Office Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4020/17 | S.P. Kumara Vs. Principal – Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/716/18 | P.A. Peiris Vs. Principal – Royal College Panadura & Provincial Secretary of Education, Western Province Education Department. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2403/18 | W.G.C.K. Athapattu Vs. Principal –Ananda College Colombo And Secretary – Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/86/18 | E.R.P. Erantha Vs. Principal – St. Aloycias National Vidayalaya Rathnapaura. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/12/18 | J.M.I. Nuwangani Vs. Principal -Mahamaya Girls' College Kandy, Principal-Dharmaraja College Kandy And President of Appeal & Objection Investigation Board-Mahamaya Girls' College Kandy. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1966/13/L-13 | J.D. Dharmalatha Vs. Director General of Pension Department of Pension. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/33/17 | K.K.L.K. Kulathillaka Vs. W. Kulasekara Principal - CWW. Kannangara National School Mathugama, Secretary And Additional Secretary (Investigation Division) Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/76/17(W) | K.A. Jayathissa Vs. Commander of the Army- Sri Lanka Army | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/615/16 | M.R.F. Rinosha Vs. Principal- Kingswood College Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3467/16 | N.P.S Seneviratne Vs. Chairman - National Housing Development Authority. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/424/17-W | M.C. Wijerathna Vs. Principal -Mahamaya Girls' College-Kandy And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/105/17 | K.K. Kusumawathi Vs. Inspector Of Police Sri Lanka Police And Director General of Pension - Department of Pension. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/02/19 HRC/272/19 | N.T. Ismath Sawal Vs. Principal – Royal College , Secretary –Ministry of Education, Secretary – Board of Selection Grade1 Admission And Chairman Appeal & Objection Investigation Board - Royal College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3243/17 | H.W.M.A. Prasanna Vs. Principal - Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4499/14 | W.P. Sarath Vs. Director General, Chief Administrative Officer – Central Cultural Fund And Secretary – Ministry of Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/25/13 | C.M.B. Rambanda On Behalf C.M.B. Manjula Kumara Vs. Officer In Charge of Police Station Dehiaththakandiya, Sub Inspector of Police Ukkubanda – OIC Crime Division, Police Constable T.W.M. Kumarashinha, Police Constable T.M. Upasena And Police Constable S. Bandara – Police Station Dehiaththakandiya. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/136/19 | D.C. Jayangani Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo And Secretary - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3297/18 | C.S. Wickramarachchi Vs. Principal - Ananda College Colombo. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4446/12 | P.M.D.S.N. Weerarathne And Others Vs. General Manager of Railways And Chief Engineer (Signal) – Department of Railways. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2750/14 | D.N.R. Nandasiri Vs. Inspector of Police G. Gunarathna-Police Station Kadawatha, Assistant Superintendent of Police D.S. Wikramasinha Police Superintendent Office Panadura, Srilal Jayasundara Former OIC of Police Station Kadawatha And Sub Inspector of Police Jayathissa – (Administrative Division) Police Station Peliyagoda. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/128/19 | N.H. Mohomed And 4 Others Vs. Principal- Maliyadeva College, Chairman- Board of Selection Grade1 Admission And Chairman Board of Appeal Grade1 Admission - Maliyadeva College Kurunegala. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/364/13, HRC/4682/13, HRC/4683/13, HRC/4684/13, HRC/4685/13, HRC/4586/13 And HRC/4687/13 | Secretary – Kamkaru Sahayogitha Wrthiiya Samithiya (කම්කරු සහයෝගිතා වෘත්තීය සමිතිය) Vs. Chairman - Janatha Estate Development Board, Chairman - Sri Lanka State Plantations Coorperation, Director - Elkaduwa Plantation Ltd., Secretary - Ministry of Plantation Industries, Secretary – Ministry of Labour, Secretary - Ministry of Finance , Commissioner General of Labour – Department of Labour , Governor – Central Bank of Sri Lanka And Secretary - Ministry of Public Enterprise and Kandy Development. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Right to equality
12 (2) No citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any one of such grounds.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/150/15/S/EM And HRC/AM/72/16/T/EM | E.H.M. Ranjith Sisira Kumara Vs. Secretary - Department of Provincial Education - Trincomalee And Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Ampara. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/TCO/27/18 | Ms. F.F. Rameez, Ms. S.B.M. Fazal, Ms. S.M. Safeez And Ms. R. Roshan Vs. Principal – Tri/Sri Shanmugam Hindu Ladies College Tricomalee, Zonal Director of Education- Zonal Department of Education, Provincial Director of Education –Department of Provincial Education Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/78/17/S/ED | K.A.H.M. Wickramasiri Vs. S. K. Samaranayaka – Principal D. S. Senanayaka College Ampara And M. K. Perara - Education Director School Administration Unit - Ministry of Education. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/5057/16 | R.T.H. Hakmana Vs. Principal – Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13. (1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/398/15 And HRC/1149/15 | W. J. Anthony Vs. Police Constable 12222 Wasantha, Police Constable 46120 Chandana, Police Station Yatiyanthota And Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Yatiyanthota | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/05/14 | W.P. Hettigamage Vs. Police Inspector K. D. Perera– Police Station Waligepola, Police Sergeant 24156 K. A. H. Jayasundara Police Check Point- Mahanagapura And Police Constable 39937 R. M. Chandrarathna – Police Station Borella | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3162/17 | W. Wijayasundara Vs. Sub Inspector of Police I.G. Kirthipala And Inspector of Police G.P.D. Silva – Police Station Kosgoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2753/15 | S. Koralearachchi Vs. D. Fernando - Director General Hospital Chilaw, Inspector of Police (HQI) Police Station Chilaw, Sub Inspector of Police Amarasiri, Police Constable Priyankara And Police Constable Gunasekara – Police Station Chilaw. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2675/12 And HRC/3406/12 | S.P. Patrick Vs. Inspector of Police H.W.S.C. Jayalath - Officer In Charge (Act.) of Police Station Walasmulla. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 13(II) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1936/16 And HRC/2018/16 | A. Dharmasiri Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Jayamaha – Police Station Thalangama | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3162/17 | W. Wijayasundara Vs. Sub Inspector of Police I.G. Kirthipala And Inspector of Police G.P.D. Silva – Police Station Kosgoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4715/13 | S.H. Shareena Vs. On Behalf S.M. Siyam & K. Sadhikin Assistant Superintendent of Police – Kuliyapitiya , Sub Inspector of Police Palitha Herath OIC (Crime Division), Police Sergeant Gunawaradhana, Police Sergeant Daramapala, Police Sergeant Gunawaradhana, Police Constable Silva And Police Constable B.M. Nihal Rathanasuriya – Police Station Bingiriya. | DOWNLOAD |
Article 14(e) of Constitution
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/TCO/27/18 | Ms. F.F. Rameez, Ms. S.B.M. Fazal, Ms. S.M. Safeez And Ms. R. Roshan Vs. Principal – Tri/Sri Shanmugam Hindu Ladies College Tricomalee, Zonal Director of Education- Zonal Department of Education, Provincial Director of Education –Department of Provincial Education Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2018
VIOLATIONS OF THE ART. 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/10/13 | W. Gayan Samantha Vs. Police Inspector of Head Quarters Police, Head Quarters Police Station, Jaffna And Police Constable 72796 Dayasiri, Head Quarters Police Station, Jaffna | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/TCO/27/18 | F.F. Rameez, S.B.M. Fazal, S.M. Safeez, R. Roshan Vs. Principal Sri Shanmugam Hindu Ladies College, Zonal Director of Education Trincomalee, Provincial Director of Education Eastern Province, Secretary Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/TCO/27/18 | H. Madusha Eranga Vs. Police Constable Liyanage, Police Constable Kumara and Police Constable Vithana – Police Station Dodamgoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/5026/13/I-13 | L.A.K. Kumara Vs. D.M. Thilakaratne Inspector of Police, Police Station Gokarella | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2305/15 | K.D. Nilantha Deshapriya Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Prasd Siriwaradana And Police Constable Eranga – Police Station Uragasmanhandiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/03/12/S/TO | A.M. Ransanga Niroshan, A.M. Dinesh Kanchana And A.M. Anura Pushpakumara Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Maha Oya, Inspector of Police Wasantha Kumara, Police Sergeant Upsena, Police Constable Dissanayake, Police Constable Dharmasiri, Police Constable Attanayake–Police Station Maha Oya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2682/14 | P.S. Perera Vs. Officer In Charge –Police Station Pandura, Police Inspector M.H.M. Mubarak–Police Station Nawalapitiya And Police Sargent Ruwan- Police Station Mirihana | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/889/14/I/23 | N. Jamalon Vs. Police Constable Sooriyabandara – Police Station (Traffic Division) Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2102/14 | W.M.J.S. Wijasundara Vs. Officer in Charge (Crime Unit),Sub Inspector Nayananda, Police Sergeant Adikari, Police Sergeant Ranjith, Police Sergeant Dissanayake And Police Sergeant Ranjith–Police Station, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2174/14 | K.K.D.D. Perera Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Office of Assistant Superintendent of Police Dompe , Inspector of Police S.G.M. Ranathunga–Officer In Charge And Police Sergeant Guruge–Police Station Dompe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2736/12 | H.M.I.K. Hemantha Vs. Officer In Charge–Police Station Mahawa, Police Constable Samansiri, Police Constable Abeysinghe, Police Constable Jayalath And Police Sergeant Dharmadasa – Police Station Mahawa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1097/11 | K.R.P.K. Fernandu Vs. Officer of In Charge- Police Station Seeduwa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/148/11/S/A/I | R.Dinesh Srangi, On Behalf of T.P.G. Sarath Keerthiratne Vs. Officer In Charge and Police Sergeant Wijesiri (17799) – Police Station Rangala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1849/13 | K.Iranganie Perera Vs. On Behalf of M. Duminda Suranga Fernando Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station Dehiwala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2864/14 | H.W.W. Nuwan Kumara Vs. Officer In Charge –Police Station Aluthgama | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3960/12 | T. N. Abeywickrema Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Narcotics Division, Colombo and Inspector of Police Jayasekara – Special Task Force | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/291/15 | M.W. Jayaweera Vs. Head Quarters Inspector Jarul -Police Head Quarters Polonnaruwa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/237/16 | K.R. Perumal Vs. Police Constable (24346) Tharanga – Police Satation Nikaweratiya | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1016/16 | A.S.M. Mazeed Vs. Principal- Royal College, Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/75/17 | P.P.N.D. Perera Vs. Director General of Agriculture – Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/63/13 | E.S.W. Dhammika Kusum Kumara Vs. Chairman – Uhana Predeshiya Sabhawa, Divisional Secretary-Uhana Divisional Secretariat Office Uhana And Assistant Commissioner, Local Government Ampara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/494/14 | P.H.M Priyanthi Vs. Principal, Dharmashoka Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2058/11 | J.A. Wijayadasa Vs. Director General- Department of Technical Education And Training | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/425/12 | P.M.A.B. Galahitiya & M.K.N. Perera Vs. Inspector General of Police –Police Head Quarters | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3120/14 | T.K.D. Tennakoon Vs. Chairman – National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/327/03 | U.P. Upali Aberathne Vs. Inspector General of Police- Department of Police & Director – Police Legal Division | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/460/14 | J.I. Disanayaka Vs. Human Resource Manager –Ceylon Petroleum Corporation | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1973/14 | Rohitha Kumara Liyanage Vs. Additional Secretary –Ministry of Education, Commissioner of Buddhist Affair–Department of Buddhist Affairs And Director (Exams) – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3118/13 | A.M.A. Athapatthu Vs. Director General – Department of Agriculture, Director General –Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka And Director General Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4071/13 | E.D. Karunathilaka Vs. Provincial Secretary of Education -Education Ministry (Western Province) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/33/13/I | P. Selvarathinam Vs. Nalaka De Silva –Director Terrorist Investigation Division, Divisional Secretary – Divisional Secretariat Kalmunai, Provincial Land Commissioner- Provincial Land Department, Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Law & Order and Southern Development | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/3047/16 | A. Mariyampillai Vs. Director General of Pensions –Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/2734/13 | B.M.V.B. Attanayake Vs. Inspector General of Police – Police Headquarters, Department of Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4596/15 | S.J.P. Fernando Vs. Director General of Pensions – Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/912/14/I-23 | R. Jayaranjanee Jayasinha Vs. Secretary – Urban Council Kesbewa And Chairman – Urban Development Authority | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/151/17 | M. C. Paranawithana Vs. Principal and Secretary – Interview Board, Secretary – Appeal and Objection Investigation Board- Richmond College, Galle | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4040/13 | B.V.D. Sanjana Dilrukshi Vs. Chairman, Secretary – Urban Council Kaluthara and Commissioner of Local Government of the Western Province – Department of Local Government (Western Province), Assistant Commissioner of Local Government – Kalutara District | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2802/14 | K. Piyasili Vs. Inspector General of Police, Director (Discipline and Conduct Division), Director (Legal) Police Legal Department – Police Headquarters, Departments of Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4036/13/L-13 | K.C. Rasadari Vs. Chief Electrical Engineer – Ceylon Electricity Board, Kegalle And Divisional Secretory, Office of The Divisional Secretory, Warakapola | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4026/14, HRC/4156/14, HRC/4157/14 | R.M. Gunathilake ,Nirosha Rodrigo And Samnthi Perera On Behalf of R.M. Yuwandhee Rathnayaka, K.V. Nethmi Sendupama Gunarathne And Sevin Hasmalee Jayawardena Vs. Director of National Schools – Ministry of Education | |||
| HRC/60/13 | M. Champa Vs. Officer In Charge, Sub Police Inspector Muditha Ruwan, Police Constable 77527 Sudesh Madushanka, Police Station Wallampitiya, Police Constable 59946 Nimal, Police Station Welikada and Police Sargent Lal- Police Station Padukka | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3950/11 | M.H. Sarath Vs. Chairperson, National Water Supply and Drainage Board And General Manager, National Water Supply and Drainage Board | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/191/17 | M.G. Sarath Vs. Deputy Municipal Commissioner-Municipal Council, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3646/16 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwala And Others Vs. Secretory -Agricultural Ministry, Director General -Management Services Department, Director General-Department of Trade and Investment Policy, Ministry of Finance, Auditor General – Auditor Generals Department, Institution Director General-Ministry of Public Administration, Secretory-National Salaries & Cadre Commission, And Commissioner General of Labor-Department of Labor | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/656/16, HRC/2325/16 | R.M. Jayathilaka Vs. Principal –Maliyadeva Girls College, Secretory- Ministry of Education And Director (National School) -Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/232/15 | H.G. Waranajith Udayapriya On Behalf of H.G. Manjula Vs. Inspector of Police Pushapakumara-Officer of In Charge And Sub Inspector of Police Upali – Police Station of Gandara Gandara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2868/17 | G.R.D.S. Gamlath Vs. Principal –Royal College, Colombo 07 And Director (National School) -Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/398/14 | M.J.M. Mansoor Vs. Secretory- Ministry of Education And Secretory – Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1097/11 | K.R.P.K. Fernandu Vs. Officer of In Charge- Police Station Seeduwa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/198/18 | J.A.W. Hewawitarana Vs. Principal – Royal College, Colombo And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/45/17 | M.A.D.H. Rathnayaka Vs. Principal – Girls’ High School, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/660/13 | A.G.U.P. Kumari Vs. Head Quarters Inspector of Police, Women Police Constable (3329) Seetha Ranjani And Sub Inspector of Police Peter – Police Station Embilipitya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/313/14 | M. Mahindarathana Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Education Central Provincial Council | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/372/13 | W.M.A. Wijenayake Vs. Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Minuwangoda And Education Director Western Province – Provincial Department of Education Western Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/293/13 | P.A.D.P.J. Devapriya Vs. Chairman – Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2242/13/L-13 | P. Sunil Vs. Kotikawatte-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabhawa- Gothatuwa New Town | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/196/17 | M.P. Karunathilaka Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo 10 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/75/18 | A.A. Sampath Vs. Principal – Royal College, President – Appeal Board And Director (National School) Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2645/16 | D.J. Seeman Fernando Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Education Western Province And Director – Provincial Department of Education Western Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/265/18 | C.R. Serasinha Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo 10 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/290/18 | E.B. Windyani Vs. Secretary, Director (National School) – Ministry of Education And Principal – Royal College | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/197/18 | A.P.D. S. Aththaragama Vs. Principal – Royal College And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1153/15/L-6 | J. G. Wimalasena Vs. Divisional Secretary – Suriya Wewa And Commissioner General of Land – Land Commissioner General’s Department | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/151/18 | B.A.U.A. Bogoda Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo 10 And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/403/17 | D.M.N.P. Disanayaka Vs. Principal – Royal College, Sunil Hettiarachhci – Secretary And Jayantha Wikramanayaka – Director (National School) Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1682/17 | S.G. Nuwan Kumara Vs. Principal – Royal College And Director (National School) – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/236/14 | H.P.G. Chandrasiri Vs. Director – District Health Service Office, Secretary – Ministry of Health (Northern Central Province), Chief Secretary – Office of the Chief Secretary And Secretary of the Governor – Governor’s Secretariat Northern Central Province | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12 (2) No citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any one of such grounds.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/AM/63/13 | E.S.W. Dhammika Kusum Kumara Vs. Chairman – Uhana Predeshiya Sabhawa, Divisional Secretary-Uhana Divisional Secretariat Office Uhana And Assistant Commissioner, Local Government Ampara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3646/16 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwala And Others Vs. Secretory -Agricultural Ministry, Director General -Management Services Department, Director General-Department of Trade and Investment Policy, Ministry of Finance, Auditor General – Auditor Generals Department, Institution Director General-Ministry of Public Administration, Secretory-National Salaries & Cadre Commission, And Commissioner General of Labor-Department of Labor | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13. (1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1494/14 | S.A.S.M. Piyasiri Vs. Inspector of Police Nishantha Hettiarchchi – Officer In Charge, Police Station, Alawathugoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/08/16 | M.G. Nimalsiri Perera And M.G. Thamidu Madusanka (Victims) Vs. Inspector of Police Weerasinghe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1144/12 | S.S. Jayathunga Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Sampath Jayawikrama HQI Rathanapura, Sub Inspector of Police Chandima, Police Sergeant Serashinha, Police Constable Weerawardhana And Police Constable Chaminda – Police Station Kolonna | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/235/16 | I.B. Ekanayaka Vs.Sub Inspector of Police Dramarathna Police Station Yatawattha | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/165/16 | H.P. Karunawathi Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station Mawanella, Inspector of Police N.S. Bandara And Police Sergeant Kiriwattha – Police Station Mawanella | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2736/12 | H.M.I.K. Hemantha Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station Mahawa, Police Constable Samansiri, Police Constable Abeysinghe, Police Constable Jayalath And Police Sergeant Dhaemadasa – Police Station Mahawa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2174/14 | K.K.D.D. Perera Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Office of Assistant Superintendent of Police Dompe , Inspector of Police S.G.M. Ranathunga – Officer In Charge And Police Sergeant Guruge – Police Station Dompe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2102/14 | W.M.J.S. Wijayasundara Vs. Officer in Charge (Crime Unit), Sub Inspector Nayananda, Police Sergeant Adikari, Police Sergeant Ranjith, Police Sergeant Dissanayake And Police Sergeant Ranjith – Police Station, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/232/15 | H.G. Waranajith Udayapriya On Behalf of H.G. Manjula Vs. Inspector of Police Pushapakumara-Officer of In Charge And Sub Inspector of Police Upali – Police Station of Gandara Gandara | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13 (2) Every person held in custody, detained or otherwise deprived of personal liberty shall be brought before the judge of the nearest competent court according to procedure established by law, and shall not be further held in custody, detained or deprived of personal liberty except upon and in terms of the order of such judge made in accordance with procedure established by law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1494/14 | S.A.S.M. Piyasiri Vs. Inspector of Police Nishantha Hettiarchchi – Officer In Charge, Police Station, Alawathugoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4500/14 | C. Dilaana And G.Sampath Chandana Thilakaratne Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station –Mount Lavinia | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/08/09 | K.K. Ranasingha Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Rukman, Police Sergeant Dayapala, Police Constable Chandana, Police Constable Dissanayake And Police Security Assistant Wijesinha – Police Station Hakmana | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (1) AND 13 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation
13. (1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
13 (2) Every person held in custody, detained or otherwise deprived of personal liberty shall be brought before the judge of the nearest competent court according to procedure established by law, and shall not be further held in custody, detained or deprived of personal liberty except upon and in terms of the order of such judge made in accordance with procedure established by law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/4500/14 | C. Dilaana And G.Sampath Chandana Thilakaratne Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station –Mount Lavinia | DOWNLOAD |
Recommendations Issued in 2017
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 10 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, CONSCIENCE AND RELIGION
Freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
10. Every person is entitled to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/199/16/L-6 | S.D.N. Priyanganee Vs. Principal- Maliyadeva Boys College, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/344/12 | N.M. Junaideen Vs. Inspector N.P. Kasthuriarachchi – Officer in Charge Police Station Hindogama | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Freedom from torture.
11. No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/AM/10/13 | W. Gayan Samantha Vs. Police Inspector of Head Quarters Police, Head Quarters Police Station, Jaffna And Police Constable 72796 Dayasiri, Head Quarters Police Station, Jaffna | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2629/09 | H. Madusha Eranga Vs. Police Constable Liyanage, Police Constable Kumara and Police Constable Vithana – Police Station Dodamgoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/5026/13/I-13 | L.A.K. Kumara Vs. D.M. Thilakaratne Inspector of Police, Police Station Gokarella | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2305/15 | K.D. Nilantha Deshapriya Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Prasd Siriwaradana And Police Constable Eranga – Police Station Uragasmanhandiya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/03/12/S/TO | A.M. Ransanga Niroshan, A.M. Dinesh Kanchana And A.M. Anura Pushpakumara Vs. Officer-in-Charge of Police Station Maha Oya, Inspector of Police Wasantha Kumara, Police Sergeant Upsena, Police Constable Dissanayake, Police Constable Dharmasiri, Police Constable Attanayake–Police Station Maha Oya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2682/14 | P.S. Perera Vs. Officer In Charge –Police Station Pandura, Police Inspector M.H.M. Mubarak–Police Station Nawalapitiya And Police Sargent Ruwan- Police Station Mirihana | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/889/14/I/23 | N. Jamalon Vs. Police Constable Sooriyabandara – Police Station (Traffic Division) Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2102/14 | W.M.J.S. Wijasundara Vs. Officer in Charge (Crime Unit), Sub Inspector Nayananda, Police Sergeant Adikari, Police Sergeant Ranjith, Police Sergeant Dissanayake And Police Sergeant Ranjith–Police Station, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2174/14 | K.K.D.D. Perera Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Office of Assistant Superintendent of Police Dompe , Inspector of Police S.G.M. Ranathunga–Officer In Charge And Police Sergeant Guruge–Police Station Dompe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2736/12 | H.M.I.K. Hemantha Vs. Officer In Charge–Police Station Mahawa, Police Constable Samansiri, Police Constable Abeysinghe, Police Constable Jayalath And Police Sergeant Dharmadasa – Police Station Mahawa | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1016/16 | A.S.M. Mazeed Vs. Principal- Royal College, Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/75/17 | P.P.N.D. Perera Vs. Director General of Agriculture – Department of Agriculture, Peradeniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AM/63/13 | E.S.W. Dhammika Kusum Kumara Vs. Chairman – Uhana Predeshiya Sabhawa, Divisional Secretary-Uhana Divisional Secretariat Office Uhana And Assistant Commissioner, Local Government Ampara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/494/14 | P.H.M Priyanthi Vs. Principal, Dharmashoka Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2058/11 | J.A. Wijayadasa Vs. Director General- Department of Technical Education And Training | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/425/12 | P.M.A.B. Galahitiya & M.K.N. Perera Vs. Inspector General of Police –Police Head Quarters | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3120/14 | T.K.D. Tennakoon Vs. Chairman – National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/327/03 | U.P. Upali Aberathne Vs. Inspector General of Police- Department of Police & Director – Police Legal Division | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/460/14 | J.I. Disanayaka Vs. Human Resource Manager –Ceylon Petroleum Corporation | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1973/14 | Rohitha Kumara Liyanage Vs. Additional Secretary –Ministry of Education, Commissioner of Buddhist Affair–Department of Buddhist Affairs And Director (Exams) – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3118/13 | A.M.A. Athapatthu Vs. Director General – Department of Agriculture, Director General –Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka And Director General Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4071/13 | E.D. Karunathilaka Vs. Provincial Secretary of Education -Education Ministry (Western Province) | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/KL/33/13/I | P. Selvarathinam Vs. Nalaka De Silva –Director Terrorist Investigation Division, Divisional Secretary – Divisional Secretariat Kalmunai, Provincial Land Commissioner- Provincial Land Department, Trincomalee And Secretary – Ministry of Law & Order and Southern Development | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/3047/16 | A. Mariyampillai Vs. Director General of Pensions –Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | DOWNLOAD | |
| HRC/2734/13 | B.M.V.B. Attanayake Vs. Inspector General of Police – Police Headquarters, Department of Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4596/15 | S.J.P. Fernando Vs. Director General of Pensions – Department of Pensions | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/912/14/I-23 | R. Jayaranjanee Jayasinha Vs. Secretary – Urban Council Kesbewa And Chairman – Urban Development Authority | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/151/17 | M. C. Paranawithana Vs. Principal and Secretary – Interview Board, Secretary – Appeal and Objection Investigation Board- Richmond College, Galle | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4040/13 | B.V.D. Sanjana Dilrukshi Vs. Chairman, Secretary – Urban Council Kaluthara and Commissioner of Local Government of the Western Province – Department of Local Government (Western Province), Assistant Commissioner of Local Government – Kalutara District | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2802/14 | K. Piyasili Vs. Inspector General of Police, Director (Discipline and Conduct Division), Director (Legal) Police Legal Department – Police Headquarters, Departments of Police | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4036/13/L-13 | K.C. Rasadari Vs. Chief Electrical Engineer – Ceylon Electricity Board, Kegalle And Divisional Secretory, Office of The Divisional Secretory, Warakapola | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/60/13 | M. Champa Vs. Officer In Charge, Sub Police Inspector Muditha Ruwan, Police Constable 77527 Sudesh Madushanka, Police Station Wallampitiya, Police Constable 59946 Nimal, Police Station Welikada and Police Sargent Lal- Police Station Padukka | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3950/11 | M.H. Sarath Vs. Chairperson, National Water Supply and Drainage Board And General Manager, National Water Supply and Drainage Board | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/191/17 | M.G. Sarath Vs. Deputy Municipal Commissioner-Municipal Council, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3646/16 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwala And Others Vs. Secretory -Agricultural Ministry, Director General -Management Services Department, Director General-Department of Trade and Investment Policy, Ministry of Finance, Auditor General – Auditor Generals Department, Institution Director General-Ministry of Public Administration, Secretory-National Salaries & Cadre Commission, And Commissioner General of Labor-Department of Labor | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/656/16, HRC/2325/16 | R.M. Jayathilaka Vs. Principal –Maliyadeva Girls College, Secretory- Ministry of Education And Director (National School) -Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/232/15 | H.G. Waranajith Udayapriya On Behalf of H.G. Manjula Vs. Inspector of Police Pushapakumara-Officer of In Charge And Sub Inspector of Police Upali – Police Station of Gandara Gandara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2868/17 | G.R.D.S. Gamlath Vs. Principal –Royal College, Colombo 07 And Director (National School) -Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/398/14 | M.J.M. Mansoor Vs. Secretory- Ministry of Education And Secretory – Sabaragamuwa Provincial Department of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1097/11 | K.R.P.K. Fernandu Vs. Officer of In Charge- Police Station Seeduwa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/198/18 | J.A.W. Hewawitarana Vs. Principal – Royal College, Colombo And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/45/17 | M.A.D.H. Rathnayaka Vs. Principal – Girls’ High School, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/660/13 | A.G.U.P. Kumari Vs. Head Quarters Inspector of Police, Women Police Constable (3329) Seetha Ranjani And Sub Inspector of Police Peter – Police Station Embilipitya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/313/14 | M. Mahindarathana Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Education Central Provincial Council | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/372/13 | W.M.A. Wijenayake Vs. Zonal Director of Education – Zonal Education Office Minuwangoda And Education Director Western Province – Provincial Department of Education Western Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/293/13 | P.A.D.P.J. Devapriya Vs. Chairman – Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2242/13/L-13 | P. Sunil Vs. Kotikawatte-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabhawa- Gothatuwa New Town | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/196/17 | M.P. Karunathilaka Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo 10 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/75/18 | A.A. Sampath Vs. Principal – Royal College, President – Appeal Board And Director (National School) Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2645/16 | D.J. Seeman Fernando Vs. Secretary – Ministry of Education Western Province And Director – Provincial Department of Education Western Province | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/265/18 | E.B. Windyani Vs. Secretary, Director (National School) – Ministry of Education And Principal – Royal College | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/197/18 | A.P.D. S. Aththaragama Vs. Principal – Royal College And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1153/15/L-6 | J. G. Wimalasena Vs. Divisional Secretary – Suriya Wewa And Commissioner General of Land – Land Commissioner General’s Department | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/151/18 | B.A.U.A. Bogoda Vs. Principal – Ananda College Colombo 10 And Secretary – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/403/17 | D.M.N.P. Disanayaka Vs. Principal – Royal College, Sunil Hettiarachhci – Secretary And Jayantha Wikramanayaka – Director (National School) Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1682/17 | S.G. Nuwan Kumara Vs. Principal – Royal College And Director (National School) – Ministry of Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/236/14 | H.P.G. Chandrasiri Vs. Director – District Health Service Office, Secretary – Ministry of Health (Northern Central Province), Chief Secretary – Office of the Chief Secretary And Secretary of the Governor – Governor’s Secretariat Northern Central Province | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12 (2) No citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any one of such grounds.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/AM/63/13 | E.S.W. Dhammika Kusum Kumara Vs. Chairman – Uhana Predeshiya Sabhawa, Divisional Secretary-Uhana Divisional Secretariat Office Uhana And Assistant Commissioner, Local Government Ampara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3646/16 | H.M.G.N.K. Kaluhendiwala And Others Vs. Secretory -Agricultural Ministry, Director General -Management Services Department, Director General-Department of Trade and Investment Policy, Ministry of Finance, Auditor General – Auditor Generals Department, Institution Director General-Ministry of Public Administration, Secretory-National Salaries & Cadre Commission, And Commissioner General of Labor-Department of Labor | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13. (1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1494/14 | S.A.S.M. Piyasiri Vs. Inspector of Police Nishantha Hettiarchchi – Officer In Charge, Police Station, Alawathugoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4500/14 | C. Dilaana And G.Sampath Chandana Thilakaratne Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station –Mount Lavinia | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/08/16 | M.G. Nimalsiri Perera And M.G. Thamidu Madusanka (Victims) Vs. Inspector of Police Weerasinghe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1144/12 | S.S. Jayathunga Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Sampath Jayawikrama HQI Rathanapura, Sub Inspector of Police Chandima, Police Sergeant Serashinha, Police Constable Weerawardhana And Police Constable Chaminda – Police Station Kolonna | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/235/16 | I.B. Ekanayaka Vs.Sub Inspector of Police Dramarathna Police Station Yatawattha | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/165/16 | H.P. Karunawathi Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station Mawanella, Inspector of Police N.S. Bandara And Police Sergeant Kiriwattha – Police Station Mawanella | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2736/12 | H.M.I.K. Hemantha Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station Mahawa, Police Constable Samansiri, Police Constable Abeysinghe, Police Constable Jayalath And Police Sergeant Dhaemadasa – Police Station Mahawa | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2174/14 | K.K.D.D. Perera Vs. Assistant Superintendent of Police –Office of Assistant Superintendent of Police Dompe , Inspector of Police S.G.M. Ranathunga – Officer In Charge And Police Sergeant Guruge – Police Station Dompe | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2102/14 | W.M.J.S. Wijayasundara Vs. Officer in Charge (Crime Unit),Sub Inspector Nayananda, Police Sergeant Adikari, Police Sergeant Ranjith, Police Sergeant Dissanayake And Police Sergeant Ranjith – Police Station, Kurunegala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/232/15 | H.G. Waranajith Udayapriya On Behalf of H.G. Manjula Vs. Inspector of Police Pushapakumara-Officer of In Charge And Sub Inspector of Police Upali – Police Station of Gandara Gandara | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF THE ART. 13 (2) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
13 (2) Every person held in custody, detained or otherwise deprived of personal liberty shall be brought before the judge of the nearest competent court according to procedure established by law, and shall not be further held in custody, detained or deprived of personal liberty except upon and in terms of the order of such judge made in accordance with procedure established by law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1494/14 | S.A.S.M. Piyasiri Vs. Inspector of Police Nishantha Hettiarchchi – Officer In Charge, Police Station, Alawathugoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4500/14 | C. Dilaana And G.Sampath Chandana Thilakaratne Vs. Officer In Charge – Police Station –Mount Lavinia | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/08/09 | K.K. Ranasingha Vs. Sub Inspector of Police Rukman, Police Sergeant Dayapala, Police Constable Chandana, Police Constable Dissanayake And Police Security Assistant Wijesinha – Police Station Hakmana | DOWNLOAD |
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VIOLATIONS OF ART. 11 OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM TORTURE
Freedom from torture
11. No person shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRC/1622/15/I-23 | G.W.D. Wimukthi Nawajana Thilakarathna Vs. M.L. Gunathilka Pinthu, Principal, GM/ Bandaranayaka College Gampaha & Zonal Education Director, Gampaha | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/1862/15/I-23 | Mahanama Upali Jayawardhana, On behalf of Sisada Dinujaya Jayawaradna Vs.Franchises Welage, Vice Principal, Ananda College & Principal, Ananda College, Colombo 10. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/734/2013 | Mahinda Disanayaka Vs. Police Sergeant R.M. Daramasena, Police Station, Mannar & Police Constable A. Wimal Chandrasena, and Police Constable S.S.R. Thilakarathana, Police Station Talawa | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 12 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – RIGHT TO EQUALITY
Right to equality
12. (1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/1982/15 | K.A. Nishantha Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director (National School) Ministry of Education and Principal Sri Sumangala College, Panadura | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2694/15 | Iresha Prasadanee Abenayaka Vs.Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director (National School) Ministry of Education and Principal Sri Sumangala College, Panadura | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2497/15 | W.S.T. Perera Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director (National School) Ministry of Education and Principal, Sri Sumangala College, Panadura. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/AP/92/2015(W) | K.G. Shiyani Jayasinha Vs. D. Wijesundara, Zonal Education Director, Zonal Education Office, Kekirawa. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/120/2015 | K.M. Somarathna Banda Vs. Principal, MH/Mahamaya Girls College, Kandy and Principal, MH/Girls High Schools, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2146/15 | R.M. Prematilaka Vs. V.K.A. Anura, Municipal Commissioner, H.D.C. Janaki, Municipal Secretary and H.P. Kaldera Assistant Secretary, Colombo Municipal Council, Colombo | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3166/14 | G.M.N.P. Perera Vs. Chairman, Urban Development Authority Battaramulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/258/15 | H.K. Medawala Vs. Principal, MH/Mahamaya Girls College Kandy, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director ( National School) Ministry of Education And Deputy Education Director (National School) Education Department, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2449/15 | M.D.M. Chandima Kumari Dasanayaka Vs.General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board, Colombo 12 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4326/15 | S.A. Gunawaradana Vs. P.A.K. Thilakarathana, Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies, General Sir John Kotalawala Defense University And Register, General Sir John Kotalawala Defense University, Rathmalana | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2444/15 | K.S.P. Peiris, Secretary, Sri Lanka Volleyball Association Vs. Director General and Assistant Director, Department of Sports Development | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/49/16/N | Dedimuni Achini Kumari Vs. Sumith Parakrmawansha, Principal, Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda & Secretary Appeal and Objection Investigation Board, Dharmashoaka College, Ambalangoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2856/13 | Mahinda Sagara Welegoda Liyanage Vs.Inspector General of Police, Director (Legal), Director (Human Resource) Police Headquarters, and Director, Police Training College, Kalutara | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3405/14 | Deepika Darshani Millaniya & H.M. Mallika Vs. Chairman And Director General, Sri Lanka Tea Board, Colombo 03 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 2124/16 /I-23 | B. Pradeepa Kumari On behalf of G.H Praveen Sachintha Vs. Principal, Sri Dharmaloka College , Kelaniya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K /52 /16 | W.G.M.G.S. Rathnayake Vs. Principal, MH/Dharmaraja College, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3939/ 15 | K.C. S. Wickramasinghe Vs. Principal, Thurston College Colombo 03. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 5005 /13 | A.A.S.M. Weerakkody Vs. Chairman, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation, Rajagiriya | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC /4713 / 14 | M. D. S. Ranjanee Vs. Accountant, State Printing Corporation & Human Recourse Manager, State Printing Corporation, Panaluwa, Padukka. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC /4504 /15 | J. T. Granwill Vs. General Manager, Road Passenger Transport Authority (Western Province), “Ranmaga Paya” Battaramulla. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC / 578/ 16/ L-13 | K.S.W. Jayarathne Vs. Principal, Vishaka Vidyalaya Colombo 05 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC /2056/15 | P.M.J.C. Gajanayake Vs. General Manager, National Water Supply & Drainage Board and Director General, Management Service Department | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC /K/ 09/ 16 | R.B.G. Dammika Premarathna Vs. Principal , MH /Girls High School, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/376/15 | A.H.M. Pathmasiri Bandara & D.A.G.S. Bandara Vs. W.S. L. Randeniya, Commandeering Officer, Civil Security Department & Chandrarathne Pallegama, Director General, Civil Security Department. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 685/16/I-23 | A.A. Chaminda Attawuda Vs. Commissioner General in Agrarian Development , Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 4138/14 | T.M. Lanakge Vs. Director General, Department of Pension & Director General, Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/ 4236 /15 | P.C.G Perera Vs. Principal, Anula College, Nugegoda | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/2037/15, HRC/1994/15, HRC/2038 /15 | Nadee Chandrasekara , L.H.R.T. Weerasekara & K.D. Chandrasekara Vs.Chairman , Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation & Director General , Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/08/16/I – 14 | A.H .J De Alwis Vs. Principal, Royal College, Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/K/47/16 | Y.H. Dissanayake Vs. Principal , MH/ Girls High School, Kandy | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4718/15 | S. B. Nisansala Vs. Principal, Royal College, Colombo 07 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3469/15/L-14 | O.N.C. Silva Vs. Principal, Vishaka Vidyalaya, Colombo 05 | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4691/14 | A. Fonseka Vs. The Commander, Sri Lanka Air Force | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/4699/15 | J.S.M. Rafee Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director (National Schools) Ministry of Education & Principal, Royal College, Colombo 07. | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3548/13 | H.B. Wasana Vs. Officer In Charge, Police Station Wattala & Chairman, Pradeshiya Sabhawa, Wattala | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/3358/15/L-15, HRC/4706/15/L-15 | C.H. Edirimanna and Prasanna Mapa Wijesinha Vs. Secretary, Ministry of Education, Director (National School) Ministry of Education and Principal, Nalanda College, Colombo 10. | DOWNLOAD |
VIOLATIONS OF ART. 13 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION – FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY ARREST, DETENTION AND PUNISHMENT, AND PROHIBITION OF RETROACTIVE PENAL LEGISLATION
Freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention and punishment, and prohibition of retroactive penal legislation.
(1) No person shall be arrested except according to procedure established by law. Any person arrested shall be informed of the reason for his arrest.
| Case Number | Complainant & Respondent | Sinhala | Tamil | English |
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| HRC/2003/12 | Waduge Gunawathi Perera Vs. Sub Inspector, Nishantha Kumara & Police Constable Abesekara, Police Station, Panadura South | DOWNLOAD | ||
| HRC/MT/398/11 | T.J. Jayaweera Vs. S.K.D. De Silva, Officer In Charge of Police, Police Station, Nagoda | DOWNLOAD |