Ajith Fernando Alias Konda Ajith and Others v. The Attorney General – sllr 2004 volume 1 page 288

In the case of Ajith Fernando alias Konda Ajith and others versus The Attorney-General, the court addressed the prosecution of abduction, gang rape, and murder charges arising from the death of Rita Joan Manoharan. The court held that the cumulative evidence—comprising witness testimony, post-mortem findings, and documentary exhibits—established the accused’s common intention and participation in the crimes. The principle reaffirmed is that clear and corroborative evidence linking the accused to the offence, coupled with proper application of procedural law and evidentiary standards under the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (notably section 256 regarding pardons and the admissibility of statements under section 27), is sufficient for conviction. The decision emphasized that p