Mirissage Padmasiri v. Hon. Attorney General – CA NO. 56/2010-2010

In Mirissage Padmasiri v. Hon. Attorney General, the Court addressed the validity of a conviction under Section 365B(2)(b) of the Penal Code concerning a sexual offence involving a minor. The holding confirmed that the conviction was substantiated by the victim’s testimony and witness accounts, notwithstanding challenges related to testimonial credibility and medical corroboration. It was held that while the evidence supported upholding the conviction, the sentence, given the circumstances and submissions, warranted alteration to the statutory minimum of 7 years rigorous imprisonment, while maintaining the fine and compensation. This decision reaffirmed that, where the evidence is credible and statutory requirements are fulfilled, the sentence may be reviewed to ensure just punishment. Emp