Rathnasiri Silva Kaluperuma Vs. The State – CA 248/13-2015

In the case between Rathnasiri Silva Kaluperuma (Accused-Appellant) and The State (Complainant-Respondent), the court addressed whether the imposition of a 7-year sentence of rigorous imprisonment by the High Court, Kalutara, for grave sexual abuse under Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code was excessive, considering that the Kandy High Court had imposed a lighter, suspended sentence for similar offences committed by the same accused against the same victim. It was held that discrepancy in sentencing alone does not warrant appellate interference unless it undermines public confidence in the administration of justice. The ruling reaffirmed the necessity for courts to comply with legislatively mandated minimum sentences for grave offenses, particularly those against minors, and found the Kal