Sujith Prasanna Hettiarachchi vs. Hon. Attorney General – CA HCC/0124/22-2023

In the case between Sujith Prasanna Hettiarachchi (Accused-Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of the appellant’s conviction for multiple counts of grave sexual abuse against a minor under the age of 16. The court held that the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court were supported by credible and reliable evidence, and that the grounds of appeal concerning belated complaint, inconsistencies, and alleged unfair trial did not warrant interference. The findings reaffirmed the principle that the testimonial evidence of a minor victim, even if belated or imperfect in recollection, may be sufficient to uphold a conviction when corroborated and found credible. The decision relied on relevant statutory provisions and established case law,