Mrs. R.M. Dayawathi vs. The Principal, Girls’ High School, Kandy, et al. – SC APPLICATION NO. 459/2017-2018

In the case between Mrs. R.M. Dayawathi and the Principal, Girls’ High School, Kandy, among other respondents, the court addressed the issue of alleged infringement of the petitioner’s fundamental right to equality under Article 12(1) of the Constitution concerning the non-admission of her daughter to school on religious grounds. It was determined that the evidentiary documents submitted by the petitioner did not conclusively satisfy the statutory or circular requirements for quota-based religious admission. The school’s allocation process, including consideration of baptism certificates and residency documentation, was found to comply with the governing guidelines. The holding affirmed that no constitutional violation occurred, and the criteria for admission were lawfully executed. This d