Akuragoda Pathiranage Ajith v. Hon. Attorney General – CA PHC/APN/52/13-2017

In the case between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (represented by the Attorney General) and Weerasinghe Mihindu Prabath Silvs, Akuragoda Pathiranage Ajith (2nd Accused Petitioner), and Muhandiramge Nandana Kumara Perera, the Court addressed whether the imposition of a compensation order in addition to imprisonment and fine on only the 2nd Accused Petitioner was excessive or unreasonable, whether the 11-month delay in seeking revisionary relief was justified, and whether sufficient exceptional circumstances existed to warrant revisionary jurisdiction. It was held that the delay was unjustified, the reasons for delay were insufficient, and the sentencing approach by the original court was appropriate. The application for revision was consequently dismissed, reaffirming that