Christy Sellor vs Hon. Attorney General – CA 84/2012-2015

In the case between Christy Sellor (Accused–Appellant) and Hon. Attorney General, Sri Lanka (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of criminal liability for causing the death of Vedaaranian Chithralekha by rash or negligent driving under Section 298 of the Penal Code. It was held that the conviction and sentence imposed for causing death by negligent driving should be affirmed, reaffirming the principle that drivers owe a duty to exercise due care and attention to all road users. The decision relied upon a detailed assessment of factual and medical evidence, including the nature of the collision, eyewitness accounts, and statutory provisions under the Penal Code. It was emphasized that failure to maintain proper care during overtaking constitutes gross negligence, justifying criminal