Galgamu Ralalage Chandima Dilrukshi v. Rajapakse Arachchilage Thushara Ranjan – CA PHC/APN-0078-2021-2021

In the case between The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Rajapakse Arachchige Thushara Ranjan Rajapakse (Convicted 1st Respondent) with others, the Court of Appeal examined the application of revisionary jurisdiction under Article 138 of the Constitution. The central issue concerned whether the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court of Kuliyapitiya on the 1st respondent should be set aside on account of “exceptional circumstances.” The Court determined that the petitioner failed to aver or substantiate any exceptional circumstances, did not adequately explain a 4½-year delay in bringing the application, and failed to disclose material facts regarding a possible prior appeal. Accordingly, the application was dismissed without costs, reinforcing the principle that re