A.H. Nethum Prabodha Ranawaka and A.H. Nadeeka Malkanthi vs. M.G.O.P. Panditharathna et al. – SC F R APPLICATION NO. 96/2012-2019

In the case between A. H. Nethum Prabodha Ranawaka and A. H. Nadeeka Malkanthi (Petitioners) and M. G. O. P. Panditharathna (Principal, Dharmashoka Vidyalaya, Ambalangoda) along with educational authorities (Respondents), the court addressed whether the school’s adherence to the specified Grade 1 admission circular and marking scheme resulted in the correct allocation of marks to the petitioners based on property ownership, and whether any miscalculation infringed fundamental rights under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. It was determined that, upon examination of title deed evidence and property transfers, the marks awarded were in compliance with the marking scheme, entitling the petitioners only to a limited period of marks. The court found no violation of constitutional rights and up