Sinnathambi Kumarasami vs. Hon. Attorney General – CA HCC 64/2024-2024

In Hon. Attorney General, Attorney General’s Department, Colombo 12 v. Sinnathambi Kumarasami, the court addressed the admissibility and evaluation of evidence—including dying declarations—when assessing criminal liability for murder. It was held that the dying declaration and corroborative testimonies were properly admitted under Section 32 of the Evidence Ordinance, and that the accused’s failure to provide a satisfactory explanation amounted to an acceptance of the incriminating evidence presented. The decision reaffirmed the principle that unexplained, strong evidence—especially when supported by consistent witness accounts and forensic material—can sustain a conviction. Reference was made to relevant statutes and judicial precedents, emphasizing that procedural adherence and comprehen