Supreme Court Rules Fundamental Rights Violated in Galle Face Aragalaya Dispersal

 The court determined that the use of Emergency Regulations under the Public Security Ordinance to remove peaceful demonstrators constituted a breach of constitutional rights The landmark ruling comes following multiple petitions filed by protestors and civil rights activists who challenged the legality of the government’s actions during the final stages of the Aragalaya movement.

The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of protecting citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly and expression, even during times of political transition or unrest.

Legal experts say the verdict sets a significant precedent in reinforcing democratic freedoms and the limits of executive power during emergency situations.