HRCSL finds withholding exam results of Muslim candidates for wearing Hijab violated their fundamental rights

On 26 June 2026, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka issued a recommendation regarding the decision of the former Commissioner General of Examinations (1st Respondent) to withhold the Advanced Level results of around 70 candidates from Zahira College, Trincomalee in 2024 (Case No. HRC/SUO-MOTU/02/2024). The examination results were withheld based on the allegation that Read More