The Democratic Socialists Republic of Sri Lanka vs Ranpiti Devayalage Priyangika Saman Kumari alias Ganga – CA 119/2017-2017

In the case between The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (represented by the Hon. Attorney General) and Ranpiti Devayalage Priyangika Saman Kumari alias Ganga, the court examined whether the prosecution had established that the alleged grave sexual abuse occurred within the specific period set out in the indictment. It was held that the prosecution failed to prove that the acts took place within the charged timeframe, and that evidence favorable to the appellant regarding the timing and credibility of the allegations had not been properly considered by the High Court. This decision reaffirmed the requirement for strict proof of the period within which an alleged offence is charged, referencing Section 365(2)(b)(2) of the Penal Code, and underscored the necessity of evaluating all