Kalubowila Dr. Wijeyratna ... enjoys jail term for having sexually molested lady patient!

Kalubowila Dr. Wijeyratna ... enjoys jail term for having sexually molested lady patient!


Kalubowila Dr. Wijeyratna ... enjoys jail term for having sexually molested lady patient!

A jail term of 2 years rigorous imprisonment suspended for 25 year-period was issued by Colombo High Court Judge, Mrs. Janaki Rajaratna for former doctor at a acupuncture centre attached to Kalubowila Hospital after the suspect admitted guilt for having seriously sexually molested a lady who visited the said centre with the hope of taking acupuncture treatment.

The judge ordered that compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs be paid to the patient who was subjected to
sexual harassment and also imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000. It was Dr. D.P. Wijeyratna of Acupuncture Centre attached to Kalubowila Hospital who accepted guilt who was imposed this judgement.

The Attorney General has filed this case under the allegation that a lady had been seriously subjected to sexual molestation in Kalubowila on 7th May, 2006 or a date in proximity, by the defendant doctor. The attorney-at-law Mr. Anura Premaratna appearing on behalf of the defendant doctor addressing court during court proceedings said that his client has pleaded guilty to the offence. Mr. Shaminda Wickrema, state counsel who appeared on behalf of the petitioner addressing court said that the referred to lady had come to seek treatment at acupuncture centre attached to Kalubowila Hospital for a catarrh-related ailment when the defendant doctor had committed a serious sexual offence on her on the pretence of offering treatment. Mr. Anura Premaratna, attorney-at-law said that his client who thoroughly regrets his offence has accepted guilt to the offence and therefore he be meted out a 'light' punishment.Taking into consideration brought forward, the lady-judge ordered the relevant punishment.

(Manopriya Gunasekera)
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