Adikari Mudiyanselage Chandrapala vs The Hon. Attorney General – CA CASE NO. 35/2016-2016

Brief
The case between The Hon. Attorney General and Adikari Mudiyanselage Chandrapala alias Bappa addressed the issue of rape under Section 364 (2) (e) of the Penal Code. It was determined that the appellant was guilty, reaffirming the principle that delayed testimony can be accepted if adequately explained. This decision relied on the precedent set in Sumanasena vs AG, emphasizing that corroborative medical evidence strengthens the victim’s testimony.

Deepali Wijesundera J. — The judgment outlined the charges against the appellant, the circumstances of the case, and the victim’s testimony. The delay in reporting the incident was explained by the victim’s fear, and the case of Sumanasena vs AG was referenced to support the acceptance of delayed testimony. Medical evidence corroborat