B.A. Nulara Nethumi v. S.S.K. Awiruppola et al. – SC FR.NO.413/2017-2019

In the case between B.A. Nulara Nethumi (Petitioner) and S.S.K. Awiruppola, Principal of Vishaka Vidyalaya, Sunil Hettiarachchi, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, and the Attorney General (Respondents), the court addressed the alleged violation of the petitioner’s fundamental right to equality before the law under Article 12(1) of the Constitution. It was determined that the petitioner’s child was not admitted to Vishaka Vidyalaya despite clear directions from the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, while another child was admitted under similar circumstances. The court found that this amounted to unequal treatment and a violation of the petitioner’s constitutional rights. Reference was made to relevant documentary evidence, including official directives and admissions records. T