Mohamad Shibly Mohamad Nishkar vs The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.. – CA 64/2007-2013

In the case between Mohamad Shibly Mohamad Nishkar (Accused-Appellant) and The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Complainant-Respondent), the court addressed the validity of the conviction and death sentence imposed for the importation and possession of 351.4 grams of heroin. The principal issues included the admissibility of certain admissions recorded during trial and whether the proper legal procedure under Section 420(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code was followed. The findings established that admissions made during trial with the presence and consent of defence counsel were valid, notwithstanding technical challenges regarding their procedural form. The conviction and sentence were affirmed, with it being emphasized that procedural objections did not vitiate the fairness of