Nandasena v. Republic of Sri Lanka – 1978_79 volume 2 page 235

In Nandasena v. Republic of Sri Lanka, the court addressed the admissibility of evidence obtained from an individual in the constructive custody of the police, despite the absence of formal arrest and certain procedural irregularities under sections 24–27 of the Evidence Ordinance and relevant provisions of the Administration of Justice Law. The proceedings centered on whether such evidence, including circumstantial elements and discoveries following police custody, could properly be admitted, and the effect of technical procedural lapses including failure to caution and late production before a magistrate. It was held that the cumulative evidence—comprising witness testimonies and material productions—was sufficient to affirm the conviction, and procedural irregularities were found to be