Kamal Addaraarachchi v. State – sllr 2000 volume 3 page 393

In the case between Kamal Addararachchi (accused-appellant) and the State, the court addressed whether the trial judge’s assessment of the prosecutrix’s evidence, application of the probability test, and overall conduct resulted in an unfair trial for the accused-appellant. It was held that significant misdirections, contradictions in witness testimonies, and special treatment of the prosecutrix during the trial led to a prejudiced proceeding. The principle reaffirmed is that judicial assessments of credibility must apply objective standards and ensure equal treatment for all parties to uphold the right to a fair trial. The decision relied on established principles of natural justice and evidentiary assessment, emphasizing the necessity of impartial judicial conduct and proper evaluation o