Madarin Arachchilage Shantha Sunil Jayaweera v. Hon. Attorney General – CA HCC/0185/2019-2022

In the case between The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Madarin Arachchilage Shantha Sunil Jayaweera, the issue concerned the conviction for grave sexual abuse of a minor under section 365B(2)b of the Penal Code. It was determined that the conviction and sentence should be upheld, as the evidence established credibility in the victim’s consistent testimony and the prosecution provided satisfactory explanations for the delay in reporting, while the defense arguments were insufficient to raise reasonable doubt. The principle reaffirmed was that corroborative and credible testimony from the victim, alongside explanations for procedural delays, is sufficient to sustain a conviction in such offenses. Reliance was placed on the Penal Code and relevant case law, affirming that expl