Former Chief Justice Sarath N Silva states that whatever perspective, the arrest of General Sarath Fonseka runs contrary to all accepted norms of the law as we know it. From the hallowed Constitution to  the Universal Declaration, the ICCPR,  the Code of Criminal Procedure Act,  the Army Act or the CDS Act, the entire gamut of  the law does not extend a reason adequate for the arrest and detention of General Sarath Fonseka who is now a candidate nominated for the Parliamentary Elections. He further said that his opinion is not made with the intention of derogating the lawful authority of any person or institution empowered to decide on the matter, but only to kindle the compassionate reflection of right thinking people on an issue of humanitarian concern.

Sarath N Silva’s lengthy and extensive comment, drawing on his exceptional legal skills and knowledge of the law, focuses on many aspects surrounding The General’s arrest ; his analysis provided thought provoking insights as he makes invaluable points to be examined and culled on. The former Chief Justice examines legal point after point, from the globally accepted Universal Declaration to the Sri Lankan law including the Constitution and the Army Act in coming to the conclusion that the arrest is indeed contrary to known and accepted law.