J.G. Mangala and others vs Mr. H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara and others – SC FR Application No. 286/2024-2024

In the matter of J.G. Mangala and 52 others (Petitioners) versus H.J.M.C. Amith Jayasundara, Commissioner General of Examinations, and others (Respondents), the Court addressed challenges to the integrity of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024 due to leaked questions. It was determined that the examination’s integrity, specifically Paper I, was compromised by the criminal conduct of I.G.S. Premathilake and C.M. Chaminda Kumara Ilangasekara. The Court found the State’s proposed solution of awarding free marks to be unlawful and a nullity, as the decision-making authority was improperly delegated. The Court directed the Commissioner General of Examinations to independently determine a lawful solution and to take measures to enhance examination integrity. Punitive actions were ordered ag