UNAWATUNA

Vs.

ATTORNEY GENERAL AND OTHERS

SUPREME COURT
JAYAWARDENA, J.
MALALGODA, J.
FERNANDO, J.
SC/FR/357/2018
JANUARY 10, 2019

Fundamental rights-Articles 24(3) and (5) of the Constitution-Right to a translation of the record-Restrictions on the application of Article 24(3)-Abuse of process

Article 24(3) of the constitution makes provision for a person to obtain a translation of the record maintained in court.

However, the legislature has restricted the application of this Article to a judge, juror, party or applicant or any person legally entitled to represent such party or applicant in the proceedings of a case, to obtain a translation of the proceedings maintained in the court, if he is not conversant with the language used in court. The restrictions imposed shall not be interpreted in such a way that it will result in delay or abuse of process in the administration of justice.

APPLICATION under Article 126 of the Constitution for infringement of fundamental rights.

Petitioner appears in person.

Nerin Pulle, D.S.G., for the Attorney-General.

cur. adv. vult.

October 14, 2020

JAYAWARDENA, J.

The petitioner filed the instant fundamental rig