Jahangir Sheriffdeen vs Sandamali Aviruppola et al. – SC F/R APPLICATION NO. 01/2015-2015

In the case between Jahangir Sheriffdeen and Harshika Samadhi Ranasinghe (on behalf of Nauyaa Sheriffdeen) versus Sandamali Aviruppola (Principal, Visakha Vidyalaya) and others, the court addressed whether the petitioners’ fundamental rights under Articles 12(1) and 12(2) of the Constitution were violated in a school admission process. It was held that the petitioners failed to establish a bona fide claim, as multiple discrepancies existed in the supporting documents regarding their permanent residence—a crucial factor for eligibility. The court reaffirmed the requirement of uberima fides (utmost good faith) and mandated full and honest disclosure in fundamental rights applications. Reliance was placed on constitutional provisions governing equality and procedure, with the decision emphasi