Thuduwage Suneth Manjula vs The Attorney General – CA 98/2012-2013

In the case between Thuduwage Suneth Manjula (Appellant) and The Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the withdrawal of an appeal by the accused-appellant and the commencement date of the imposed sentence. It was determined that the appeal would be permitted to be withdrawn and would consequently be dismissed. The court further held that, as the accused had not been released on bail following conviction, the sentence should be implemented from the original date of conviction, 07.06.2012. This outcome emphasized the principle that withdrawal of appeal upon application leads to its dismissal, and that custodial sentences run from the date of conviction when no bail is granted post-conviction, thereby directing the relevant authorities accordingly.

Sisira De Abrew J. — Upon ap