IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA In the matter of an application for mandates like writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition under and in terms of Article 140 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

WRIT 534-2023 Oday I.M. Hommus No. 397 Galle Road, Hikkaduwa Petitioner V.

1. Mendis Sub Inspector of Police Officer in Charge Galle Crimes Division, Galle.

2. Keerthi Chief Inspector of Police Officer in Charge Galle Crimes Division, Galle 3. Superintendent of Police Galle Crime Division Galle

4. Hon. Magistrate of Galle Galle Magistrates Court Galle.

Respondents Before : N. Bandula Karunarathna P/CA, J B. Sasi Mahendran, J Counsel: Upul Jayasuriya, PC. With Laknath Seneviratne for the Petitioner Shanaka Wijesinghe, ASG for the Respondents Written Submissions: 11.01.2024 (by the Petitioner)

On Argued On: 19.02.2024. Judgment On: 22.03.2024 B. Sasi Mahendran, J This is an order pertaining to whether the notice of Certiorari and Mandamus is to be issued to the Respondents.

The Petitioner filed the application on 14th September 2023 seeking inter alia, for a mandate in the nature of;

a. Issue notice on the Respondents named h