Inoka Gallage v. Kamal Addararachchi and Another – sllr 2002 volume 1 page 307

In the case between Inoka Gallage and Kamal Addararachchi and another, the court addressed the issues of abduction and rape under Sections 357 and 364 of the Penal Code. The court examined whether consent, either express or implied, could serve as a defense in a rape case, and whether corroborative evidence was necessary to support the testimony of the prosecutrix. Judicial procedures for handling sensitive testimony were also evaluated. The High Court’s conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court ultimately refused Special Leave to Appeal. The principle reaffirmed was that credibility and the presence of corroborative evidence are critical in assessing allegations of rape, and that consent remains a central consideration when determining criminal liability for