Jayalathge Vijitha alias Vijitha Mama vs Hon. Attorney General – CA HCC 50/2023-2025

In the case between Jayalathge Vijitha alias Vijitha Mama and the Hon. Attorney General, the court addressed the sufficiency of evidence supporting convictions for grave sexual abuse and the propriety of the lower court’s evaluation of the record, particularly with respect to witness inconsistencies and the proper allocation of the burden of proof. The conviction resulted from a High Court trial in which the evidence, including testimonies with alleged contradictions and delayed complaints, was thoroughly reviewed. It was held that the corroborative evidence substantiated the charges, and the appellant’s version was found lacking in credibility. The principle reaffirmed emphasized the need for comprehensive evaluation of evidence in criminal cases without shifting the burden to the accused