The case of an 18‑year‑old man who is charged with raping his 17-year-old biological sister was called before High Court Judge Justice Rangajeeva Wimalasena today.
The 18‑year old is alleged to have raped his sister between the 1st to the 31st of August this year.
The man is charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.
It is also alleged that he indecently assaulted his 17-year-old sister by touching her thighs and kissing her.
The alleged offences were committed in Nasinu.
The matter will be called tomorrow for the state to file a response on the accused man’s bail application.
The matter has been adjourned to the 28th of January for the state to file the proposed agreed facts.
The man has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
