Abdul Jabar Mohamed Sakir (on behalf of minor M.S.F. Shameeha) vs. The Principal, Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala, and others – SC /F.R. NO. 39/2013-2015

In the case between Abdul Jabar Mohamed Sakir (on behalf of minor M.S.F. Shameeha) and Holy Family Convent, Kurunegala (the Principal), among others, the primary issue concerned an alleged violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution in the context of the school admission process. The dispute centered around the allocation of admission marks, residency, and the application of procedural requirements under the relevant Ministry of Education circular. It was determined that while errors and irregularities were present in the administrative process, such lapses did not amount to a breach of constitutional fundamental rights. The decision reaffirmed the principle that not every procedural or administrative error in public admissions warrants judicial intervention und