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The Supreme Court has instructed Wesley Girls’ Senior High School to formally respond to allegations that it restricts Muslim students from practising their religion. The directive comes in a case filed by private legal practitioner Shafic Osman, who accuses the school of discriminatory religious policies.
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Court ordered Wesley Girls’ SHS to file its answers within 14 days to address the key factual issues raised in the suit. The response is expected to clarify the school’s policies on Muslim students and explain the basis of any restrictions, if they exist.
Mr Osman’s suit alleges that the school prevents Muslim students from observing their religious obligations, including fasting, praying, and other Islamic practices. He further claims that students are compelled to participate in Methodist activities because of the school’s affiliation with the Methodist Church, calling the situation systemic religious discrimination.
During the hearing, the Attorney-General sought to withdraw and replace an earlier Statement of Case. Although the Court allowed this, it noted that the revised document failed to respond to the factual allegations at the heart of the matter. As a result, the bench, led by Justice Gabriel Scott Pawmang, directed the Board of Governors of Wesley Girls’ SHS to address the claims directly.
The Court stressed that allegations suggesting Muslim students are being barred from practising their religion are serious and must be clarified.
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai raised no objection to the Court’s directive, stating that the amended Statement of Case focused mainly on the constitutional principles governing restrictions on religious rights.
Wesley Girls’ SHS is now required to formally respond within 14 days of being served, a step that will allow the Supreme Court to proceed with determining the merits of the case.
