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CID Sub Inspector Sugath Mendis who had been arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera, was today awarded a Rs. one million compensation by the Supreme Court.
Sub-inspector Mendis was arrested and remanded for 11 months in connection with allegations that his superior officer SSP Shani Abeysekara had planted weapons in certain premises to frame former DIG Vaas-Gunawardena who was convicted along with his son and four others by a Trial-at-Bar for the murder of millionaire businessman Mohomed Shyam.
The Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Priyantha Jayawardena, S. Thurairaja and Mahinda Samayawardena held that the petitioner's fundamental rights guaranteed by Articles 12(1)- right to equality and right to occupation under Article 14(1)(g) of the Constitution, have been violated by the respondents.
The Supreme Court further ordered the respondents to retrospectively grant all salary increments, benefits, and promotions to Sugath Mendis, extending to the date of his retirement from the Police Service if he has already retired.
In his petition, Sugath Mendis complained to the Supreme Court, that he was denied due process and has been wrongfully interdicted and denied his salary and entitlements inflicting hardships on him and his family.
Following a 11 months incarceration, Mendis was granted bail along with SSP Shani Abeysekara by the Appeal Court, which noted several contradictory positions in complaints made against Mendis that evidently contained fabrications and false versions. Mendis had complained that he was taken in and remanded for refusing to falsely allege that SSP Abeysekara had planted weapons to frame Vaas-Gunawardena and others.
IGP C.D. Wickremaratne, Chairman and members of the Public Service Commission, Attorney General and several others were named as respondents in the petition.
Senior Counsel Viran Corea with Thilini Vidanagamage instructed by Lilanthi De Silva appeared for the petitioner. Deputy Solicitor General Suharshie Herath appeared for the respondent. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)
Bandu Friday, 06 October 2023 06:55 PM
Excellent news. Actually the politicos who pushed the relevant officers to do this vile act go free. Hope those in service will take note of this.
Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 06 October 2023 09:12 PM
" Delayed justice is denied justice " has been proved wrong in this case. Delayed justice delivered justice.
Rip Winkle Friday, 06 October 2023 09:14 PM
International observers, please note the state of affairs within the law establishment of Sri Lanka. Also pertinent to note that it is those above these institutions who allow such crimes and injustices to take place.
Bandu Friday, 06 October 2023 11:05 PM
But the political masters who wanted this done by the gutless police should be made to pay. Hope Police will realise that they should not act on lllegal orders of politicos.
Tony Saturday, 07 October 2023 12:04 AM
Damn disgrace for the harassment he had to undergo. Where is that intel Narmal Kumara fellow? Even the Easter Bomb would have been saved if not for his arrest.
KOKUVILAN Saturday, 07 October 2023 12:49 AM
AFTER EXIT OF SRAVANARAJAH SUDDENLY SUPREME COURT HAS BECOME SUPER COURT WITH TWO SUPREME JUDGEMENT.
Spartacus Saturday, 07 October 2023 05:09 AM
Can all the fools of this country notice that all this compensation is paid by no other than the public. None of the officials and politicians involved are punished but we the public are punished for something we would not have wanted to happen to this CID officer.
Ram Saturday, 07 October 2023 05:18 AM
I would have been happy if the SC directed the CID to investigate the political hands behind the move to arrest the two officers and had them prosecuted. That kind of order will deter politicians from repeating such actions
Samarakoon Bandara Saturday, 07 October 2023 05:29 AM
Three cheers to the board of judges! Three cheers to the brave officer who refused to give false evidence under heavy pressure!
indra dasa Saturday, 07 October 2023 07:31 AM
This verdict brought very clear picture what had been happening in Sri Lanka for years . This clear verdict is an open eye to all such authorities and administrators who are still trying to manipulate the law and order in the country for personal reasons or to help out disgraced politicians to get away from the misconducts for various personal gains from those disgraced politicians and their families and friends
Buddhist Saturday, 07 October 2023 07:32 PM
Why is the guy who gave false evidence against Shani not arrested and charged? We have the most inefficient Attorney General in SL.
Srilankan Sunday, 08 October 2023 09:15 AM
Compensation to be paid by State, Tax payers money, Why?
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