R v Wadugodapitiya (CR 31 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 822 (19 October 2023)

SUPREME COURT OF SEYCHELLES Reportable [2023] CR 3112022 In the matter between: THE REPUBLIC (rep. by Ms Corrine Rose & Ms Ketlynn Marie) Prosecution Versus ELlSTON 'V ADUGODAPITIYA (rep. by Mr Daniel Cesar) Accused Before: Heard: Delivered: Adeline J 19th October 2023 19th October 2023 SENTENCE ADELINE J [1] The accused, Eliston Wadugodapitiya, having been convicted for the offence of murder contrary to Section 193 read with Section 194 of the Penal Code, is now due for sentence. [2] I therefore sentence the accused Eliston Wadugodapitiya, (now a convict) to imprisonment for life. Signed, dated and delivered at Ile du Port on 19th October 2023. 1