Sarath Menikpura vs. Hon. Attorney General – CA/HCC/0061/2022-2024

The case between Sarath Menikpura and the Attorney General addressed the issue of the validity of the conviction and sentencing on charges related to two counts of rape under Section 364(3) of the Penal Code. The analysis focused on evidentiary challenges including the delay in reporting, the internal consistency of the prosecutrix’s testimony, and the implications of Section 114(f) of the Evidence Ordinance. It was determined that the contextual factors of fear and psychological trauma provided a sufficient basis for the delay and that the corroborative evidence from expert opinions substantiated the reliability of the testimony. The findings established that the evidence was adequate to support the High Court’s verdict, thereby upholding the conviction and sentencing.

Wickum A. Kaluar