Pitigala Arachchige Yasantha alias ‘Manju’ vs. Hon. Attorney-General – CA-HCC-257/2020-2023

In the case between the Attorney-General and Pitigala Arachchige Yasantha alias ‘Manju,’ the court addressed the issue of an appeal against a conviction for rape, with the central question concerning the reliability and sufficiency of uncorroborated victim testimony in sexual offence cases. The court held that the prosecutrix’s evidence, supported by medical and other corroborative testimony, was credible and sufficient to sustain the conviction, reaffirming the principle that uncorroborated testimony can ground a conviction if found credible and trustworthy. This decision relied on relevant Sri Lankan and Indian case law, emphasizing that inconsistencies in the accused’s version and the overall weight of the evidence justify affirming the original conviction, solidifying judicial guidance