Konganige Sarath Palitha v. Attorney General – CA 178/2010-2017

In the case between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Konganige Sarath Palitha, the central issue concerned whether the trial judge erred in utilizing Information Book notes, inadequately assessed contradictions and omissions in testimonies, and mischaracterized the accused’s defense as an alibi. It was held that the defense raised was not an alibi but a denial, and the use of Information Book notes for limited purposes under section 110(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act was permissible. The principle reaffirmed was that such notes may be referenced to resolve contradictions and omissions but are not admissible as substantive evidence. The decision relied on both statutory interpretation and relevant case law, underscoring that no prejudice or legal error occurred d