Amarasilpage Nandasiri vs Republic of Sri Lanka – CA APPEAL NO. 73/2009-2013

In the case between Amarasilpage Nandasiri (Accused-Appellant) and the Republic of Sri Lanka (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether the sentence imposed for the conviction of grave sexual abuse was excessive. The judgment determined that, while the conviction itself was not challenged, the original sentence of 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment was found to be disproportionate in the circumstances. The sentence was accordingly reduced to 7 years Rigorous Imprisonment, with other conditions of fine and compensation remaining unchanged. The holding reaffirmed the principle of proportionality in sentencing for grave sexual abuse as outlined by relevant statutes and supported by precedent, emphasizing that sentencing must align with both the severity of the offense and established