Muthuwa Sarukkalige Ranjith de Silva vs Sumith Parakramawansa and others – SC FR 79/2014-2014

In the case between Muthuwa Sarukkalige Ranjith de Silva and the Principal of Dharmashoka College Ambalangoda, the Interview and Appeal Boards, the Minister of Education, the Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and the Attorney General, the court addressed the issue of alleged violation of fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning the non-admission of the petitioner’s child to Dharmashoka College. The court held that there was no infringement of the petitioner’s fundamental rights, reaffirming the principle that the awarding of additional marks for service in difficult schools must strictly adhere to the conditions outlined in the relevant Ministry circular. This decision relied on an analysis of documentary evidence, including official certifications and co