The Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka vs. Rajapakse Arachchige Thushara Ranjan Rajapakse – CASE NO. 214/2016-2016

In the case between the Attorney General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Rajapakse Arachchige Thushara Ranjan Rajapakse, the court addressed the sustainability of the appellant’s conviction for robbery under Section 380 of the Penal Code. The court held that the conviction and sentence were justified, reaffirming the principle that positive identification and properly admitted evidence are crucial for upholding criminal convictions. This decision relied on the Penal Code, relevant provisions of the Evidence Ordinance, and appellate precedent, emphasizing that appellate intervention is unwarranted when the trial process and evidence evaluation exhibit no material irregularity or prejudice to the accused.

S. Thurairaja PC, J. — The appeal by the Accused-Appellant agai