Kihaduwage Ekmon alias Harak Balana Mama vs The Attorney-General – CA . APPEAL NO. 190/2012-2013

In the case between The Attorney-General (Plaintiff) and Kihaduwage Ekmon alias Harak Balana Mama (Accused-Appellant), the court addressed the legality of convictions for kidnapping a girl under 16, grave sexual abuse under Section 365 B II (b) of the Penal Code, and causing simple hurt. It was determined that the credibility of the victim’s statement was upheld despite a delay in reporting, and identification of the accused was sufficiently established. However, the original sentences were found to be excessive, leading to a reduction in the terms of imprisonment and fines, with orders for the sentences to run concurrently. The decision reinforced the principle that sentencing must be proportionate to the circumstances, even where serious offences are established, relying on established p