S.Jeewaseelan Thumbalayi, Alaweddi vs. Hon Attorney General. – CA HC/120/2015-2015

In the case between S. Jeewaseelan (Petitioner) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether the accused-appellant’s appeal should be withdrawn and established from which date the sentence ought to be computed, considering the period already served in incarceration. The holding determined that upon the appellant’s express intent to withdraw, the appeal should be dismissed and the sentence implemented from the date of conviction (29.07.2015). The principle reaffirmed was that when the State raises no objection and the appellant remains in continued custody, the sentence is computed from the date of conviction. The decision was grounded in principles of fairness relating to the execution of sentences, underlining that the period of incarceration alread