Moditha Tikiri Bandara Ekanayake vs. The Hon. Attorney General – CA/HCC/0248/2020-2024

In the case between Moditha Tikiri Bandara Ekanayake (Accused-Appellant) and the Hon. Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of whether the prosecution proved criminal breach of trust beyond reasonable doubt, particularly regarding the misappropriation of gemstones and related evidentiary concerns. It was held that the prosecution’s evidence was sufficient to establish guilt under criminal breach of trust, with proper adherence to evidentiary standards and procedural safeguards. This holding reaffirmed the legal principle that the burden lies on the prosecution to establish criminal liability beyond reasonable doubt, especially where documentary evidence such as dishonoured cheques and agreements are in question. The decision relied on the Penal Code and relevant procedural provis