The Delhi High Court held that pursuing higher or professional education, though not fundamental, imposes an affirmative duty on governments. Justice Jasmeet Singh said MBBS admissions cannot be rescinded without valid, genuine, and compelling reasons, even amid NEET-UG irregularities.
The Supreme Court ruled that NEET UG qualification is mandatory for Indian students seeking to study MBBS abroad if they intend to practice in India. The court dismissed petitions challenging the requirement, upholding its necessity. It emphasized that the rule ensures uniform standards for medical education. Additionally, the bench refused to grant any one-time exemption.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from an MBBS student in Bihar with a physical disability, challenging his ineligibility to continue his studies. The court has instructed the college and National Medical Commission to respond while ensuring the student’s admission remains intact. The case raises significant issues regarding disability rights and fair treatment.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the state government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take strict action against “dummy” schools operating in the national capital. These schools allegedly grant Delhi domicile benefits to students from other states without requiring them to attend regular classes.
A professor sentenced to 3 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing MBBS trainees in Rajiv Gandhi Medical College in Kalwa in Thane. In 2014, when these incidents took place, Dr Saileshwar Natarajan (63) was head of the facility’s surgery department. A case was registered against him at Kalwa police station after several female students wrote to the police commissioner claiming Natarajan was touching them inappropriately on the pretext of demonstrating diagnostic procedures. Students had also held protests at the college during that time.
“Granting relief to a NEET-UG candidate with 88% muscular dystrophy, the Supreme Court ruled he may participate in counseling, acknowledging his capability to complete the MBBS course with assistive devices. This judgment underscores the court’s commitment to inclusivity, emphasizing that disability should not hinder educational opportunities.”
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Today, October 15, the Supreme Court is conducting a crucial hearing on the suo motu case related to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College Hospital. This sensitive case has garnered significant attention, and a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alongside Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, is overseeing the matter. “The CBI has been in direct touch with the parents of the deceased and have been apprised of the steps taken so far”: CJI noted the CBI’s efforts in maintaining direct communication with the deceased’s family to keep them informed of the progress. .