SriLanka, Dec. 13 -- The Court of Appeal, in its judgement, observed that rape remains a widespread and growing issue in Sri Lanka, casting a long shadow over the nation's social fabric.

While dismissing an appeal filed by a man convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl, the Court of Appeal emphasised the growing prevalence of sexual violence in Sri Lanka and its devastating impact on society.

Court of Appeal Justice Amal Ranaraja, with Justice Sasi Mahendran agreeing, observed that rape is "not merely a crime, but a curse that strikes at the very heart of the community," stressing that the offence continues to cast a dark shadow over the nation's social fabric. The Court noted that rape leaves deep psychological wounds on victims and inst...