Thanthrige Don Shantha Alwis vs. The Attorney General – CA HCC/0226/20-2024

In the case between the Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12 (Complainant-Respondent) and Thanthrige Don Shantha Alwis (Accused-Appellant), the court addressed whether the evidence presented—specifically the identification evidence by the victim and supporting trial material—was sufficient to uphold a conviction for rape. The court held that the conviction was supported by credible evidence, including the victim’s testimony, identification parade outcomes, and corroborative medical and police reports, thereby confirming the trial court’s finding of guilt. It was emphasized that minor irregularities or inconsistencies did not cause a miscarriage of justice, reaffirming the legal principle that convictions may be sustained when evidence as a whole remains credible and reliable. Reliance