Hikkaduwa Liyanage Vinush Laknidu and Lakshika Samiddhi Godellage vs. Sumith Parakramawansa et al. – 136/2015-2015

In the case between Hikkaduwa Liyanage Vinush Lakniddu and Lakshika Samiddhi Godellage (representing a child and his mother) as Petitioners and, among others, the Principal of Dharmashoka College, education officials, and members of the admissions boards as Respondents, the Supreme Court addressed whether the denial of Grade 1 admission to Dharmashoka College for the petitioner child amounted to a violation of fundamental rights, specifically under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. The main contention focused on adherence to the established admissions procedure outlined in Circular “P-2,” including disputes over the marking of documents and the effect of later unauthorized admissions. It was held that the admissions process was lawfully conducted in accordance with the governing circular,