Shahul Majeed Mohomed Rizwan and Mohomed Aaqif vs. Sampath Weragoda and others – SC FR APPLICATION: 292/2018-2019

In the case between Shahul Majeed Mohomed Rizwan and Mohomed Aaqif (Petitioners) and Sampath Weragoda (Principal of Richmond College, Galle) along with associated school officials and the Attorney General (Respondents), the central issue concerned the application of Sub-Clause 7.2.3 of the Admission Circular for Grade One admissions at Richmond College, specifically the deduction of marks based on the proximity of eligible schools. The petitioners contended that the deduction of 10 marks for CWW Kannangara Vidyalaya and Paramananda Maha Vidyalaya was discriminatory and contravened Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The findings established that the deduction of marks accorded with the relevant circular and no evidence of discriminatory treatment was apparent. It was affirmed that the appli