Sinnaiah Balakrishnan vs Hon. Attorney General – CA-HCC-94/23-2025

In the case between Sinnaiah Balakrishnan and Hon. Attorney General, the court addressed the lawfulness of the trial and the sufficiency of evidence regarding charges of abduction and rape involving a minor. It was held that the trial complied with the relevant provisions of the Evidence Ordinance, including Section 142 on leading questions, and that the complainant’s testimony, corroborated by clinical evidence, substantiated the conviction beyond a reasonable doubt. The decision reaffirmed principles on the evaluation of child victim testimony and outlined that inherent challenges faced by such victims do not undermine the credibility of their evidence. Reliance was placed on relevant statutes and established judicial precedents, clarifying that technical inconsistencies in testimony do