Udugama Koralalage Don Gamini Ajith Kumara, Galkatiya vs Hon. Attorney General – CASE NO: 148/2006-2013

In the case between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Hon. Attorney General) and Udugama Koralalage Don Gamini Ajith Kumara, the court examined whether the conviction of the accused for rape and murder was anchored upon adequate admissible evidence. The appellate court held that the available circumstantial evidence, including physical injuries, a torn shirt pocket, and section 27 recoveries, failed to conclusively establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. It was reaffirmed that convictions in grave criminal matters should be based solely on lawful, credible evidence, with strict adherence to procedural safeguards. The decision placed reliance on general principles of criminal evidence and section 27 of the Evidence Ordinance, reiterating that mere suspicion or deficiencies in