Sunil Jayarathna vs. Attorney General – sllr 2011 volume 2 page 091

In SUNILL JAYARATHNA v. ATTORNEY GENERAL, the court considered whether the conviction for the murder of Godayalage Sadiris could be sustained against the 2nd Accused-Appellant. The issues examined included the sufficiency of evidence to prove common murderous intention under section 32 of the Penal Code, the possible prejudice due to the trial judge’s omission to directly address murderous intent, and the correct application of procedural and evidentiary law. It was determined that the conviction and sentence were properly entered, with reliance placed on both direct and circumstantial evidence, applicable legal precedents addressing common intention, as well as constitutional and procedural safeguards. The decision reinforces the evidentiary value of coordinated action among accused, and