Lokuge Don Jayalath Pathmasiri v. Hon. Attorney General – CA NO. 113/13-2016

In the case between Lokuge Don Jayalath Pathmasiri (Accused-Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General, the court addressed the legality of the conviction under Section 365(2)(b)(2) of the Penal Code for the sexual abuse of a minor. It was held that the conviction was correctly supported by evidence, with the appellate court affirming the High Court’s evaluation of testimonial and corroborative medical evidence. The principle reaffirmed was that a conviction can be sustained when the prosecution evidence, including victim testimony and corroboration, is strong and uncontradicted, and where the defence fails to raise reasonable doubt. This decision relied on the rigorous application of evidentiary standards, emphasizing that appellate interference is unwarranted when primary findings of fact