Sesadi Subasinghe vs. Principal, Vishaka Vidyalaya and 12 Others – sllr 2011 volume 1 page 075

In the case between Sesadi Subasinghe (appearing through her next friend) and the Principal, Vishaka Vidyalaya with other official respondents, the court considered whether the removal of the petitioner from the school admission list was ultra vires due to an irrational and unreasonable procedure undertaken during the appeal process. It was held that the procedures used for verification of residence and review of the child’s eligibility were flawed, failing to meet the standards required for such administrative actions. The court reaffirmed the principle that administrative decisions, especially those concerning fundamental interests such as education, must be made rationally and in accordance with established legal standards for procedural propriety. Reliance was placed on judicial review