Sinnatamby Wijayakumar vs Hon Attorney-General – CA NO.281/2006-2013

In the case between Sinnatamby Wijayakumar (Appellant/Accused-Appellant) and the Hon Attorney-General (Respondent), the court addressed whether the appellant was lawfully found in possession of 6.44 grams of heroin, constituting an offence under the Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (as amended). The conviction and sentence by the High Court, based on credible and consistent prosecution evidence, were upheld on appeal. It was held that the prosecution had proven exclusive possession and knowledge of the narcotics by the appellant beyond reasonable doubt, with the defence case found unsubstantiated. The appeal was dismissed, reaffirming the legal principle that proof of exclusive possession and knowledge is critical for narcotics convictions under the relevant statute.

Sunil Rajapakse J.