Jayasundara Kankanampathiranage Padmasiri vs The Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka – CA 258/2014-2017

In the case between the Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Jayasundara Kankanampathiranage Padmasiri, the court addressed the appeal against a conviction for rape under Section 364(1) of the Penal Code. The court held that the conviction was reasonable, but the original sentence of 7 years’ imprisonment was inadequate given the aggravating circumstances. The sentence was enhanced to 12 years, reaffirming the principle that sentences in cases of rape, especially involving elderly and vulnerable victims, must reflect the gravity of the offense. The decision relied on Section 364(1) of the Penal Code, Section 336 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and relevant precedents emphasizing the appropriateness of sentence enhancement where aggravating factors are pres