Waduwagedera Dayananda & Another vs Republic of Sri Lanka – CA APPEAL NO.89-90/2009-2013

In the case between Waduwagedera Dayananda and Don Eliyas Wijesinghelage Warnakumara (Accused-Appellants) and the Republic of Sri Lanka (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether the sentences imposed for rape by the High Court—specifically the quantum of compensation and associated default imprisonment—were excessive or called for modification. It was held that while the 10-year rigorous imprisonment was appropriate and warranted no interference, the compensation and default sentences required reduction. The decision reaffirmed the principle that sentencing must be proportionate, especially regarding financial penalties and default terms, as established by statutory and judicial precedent. The court ordered a reduction in compensation and default imprisonment, underscoring tha