FR petition to question state response to Ditwah
Posted on December 29th, 2025

Courtesy Hiru News

A fundamental rights petition will be filed in the Supreme Court by January 15 regarding the failure to issue timely public warnings for Cyclone “Ditwah”.

The Independent Lawyers Association, representing the Joint Opposition, alleges that responsible state agencies acted without accountability by withholding vital safety signals.

Convener Dinesh Vidanapathirana notes that the state remains responsible for the extensive loss of life and property damage caused by this lack of preparation.

The legal team plans to utilise previous judicial precedents, such as the 2019 Easter Sunday bombing verdict and the ruling on the national economic crisis, to prove state negligence.

Respondents in the case include the Secretary to the President, the Directors General of the Meteorology and Irrigation departments, and relevant Ministry Secretaries.

The association intends to call a relative of a deceased victim, a religious leader, and a businessman as witnesses.

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