A.H.R. Gayan Indika vs. Hon Attorney General – CA HC/242/2014-2014

In the case between A.H.R. Gayan Indika (Accused-Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of whether the sentence imposed by the High Court for a serious offence against an infant was appropriate, and considered applications by the appellant to withdraw the appeal, backdate the sentence, and seek a concession. It was held that the offence was of a grave nature and that reduction of sentence was not warranted, but the sentence was ordered to be implemented from the date of conviction. The appeal was dismissed, and the case record was directed to be returned to the High Court. The decision reaffirmed the principle that the gravity of the offence is a crucial factor in sentencing, relying on established sentencing norms and emphasizing judicial disc