Anthony Theresa vs. Hon. Attorney General – CA/HCC/0143/2023-2024

In the case between Anthony Theresa (Accused-Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney-General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12 (Respondent), the court addressed the issues of evidentiary reliability concerning the police raid and alleged trafficking and possession of heroin. It was held that the prosecution failed to prove the appellant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, emphasizing critical discrepancies in the informant’s information, inconsistencies in witness testimony, and noncompliance with procedural requirements. The holding reaffirms the principle that a conviction must be supported by credible evidence and strict adherence to established procedures, relying on the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance and departmental orders. The decision underscores the necessity of sub