Gunasibi And Two Others v. Republic Of Sri Lanka – sllr 2009 volume 1 page 039

In the case between Gunasibi and Two Others (accused-appellants) and the Republic of Sri Lanka, the court addressed whether the accused-appellants were properly convicted of murder on the basis of common criminal intention. It was held that conviction could be sustained even if the individual who inflicted the fatal injury was not identified, provided that common intention was established. The reasoning emphasized that a common intention may arise spontaneously and does not require a prior arrangement. The court evaluated the evidentiary value of witness testimony, specifically that of Ratnawali, and noted that the alibi defense was weak due to the manner and timing of its introduction. The decision relied on relevant judicial precedents concerning common intention, the credibility of dock