J.M.H. Chandani Jayasundara vs Ms. S.S.K Aviruppola et al. – SC FR/APPLICATION NO 58/2018-2019

In the case between J.M.H. Chandani Jayasundara, B.P. Niyadandupola, and Nulara Piyaji Niyadandupola (Petitioners) and officials associated with Vishaka Vidyalaya, together with government representatives (Respondents), the court addressed the legality of denying Grade One school admission to the 3rd Petitioner. The court held that the denial of admission, based on erroneous allocation and deduction of marks under Circular No.22 of 2017 relating to residency and proximity criteria, constituted a violation of Article 12(1) of the Constitution, which protects the right to equality. The principle affirmed is that administrative authorities must comply strictly with established guidelines to ensure constitutional rights are upheld in public admissions. The judgment relied on the provisions of