The Attorney General Vs. Ranjith Weera Wickrema Charles Jayasinghe – CA PHC APN/74/2016-2017

In the case between the Attorney General and Ranjith Weera Wickrema Charles Jayasinghe, the issue addressed was whether the Court of Appeal could entertain a revision application to enhance a sentence when the applicant failed to submit a duly certified copy of the High Court proceedings, as mandated by the Court of Appeal (Appellate Procedure) Rules. It was held that absence of such certified documentation was a material procedural lapse that prevented the court from assuming jurisdiction. The ruling reaffirmed that strict compliance with procedural rules regarding documentation is fundamental to the administration of justice, especially in revisionary matters where original records are not before the appellate court. The decision emphasized that procedural requirements serve as safeguard