Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka v. Herath Mudiyanselage Chandana Kumara – CA 272/2014-2014

In the case between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (represented by the Hon Attorney General) and Herath Mudiyanselage Chandana Kumara, the court examined whether the sentence imposed on the Accused-Appellant for an offence under Section 364 of the Penal Code should be revised, considering the statutory minimum and the period of incarceration already served. It was concluded that the sentence should be reduced from 12 years rigorous imprisonment to 7 years rigorous imprisonment, while retaining the original fine and compensation, and the sentence was to be implemented from the date of conviction. The outcome reaffirmed the principle that statutory minimum sentences are applicable where justified by circumstances and judicial discretion, with reliance on Section 364(1) of the