Today, On 6th February, The Supreme Court sought an affidavit on a PIL challenging reduced NEET-PG cut-offs, stressing that the matter concerns academic standards. The Bench remarked on compromised standards and said it was stunned by the method adopted for evaluating doctors.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a medical student’s plea to appear for her first-year MBBS Biochemistry exam for a fifth time, citing NMC and university rules. Justice R. Devdas stated, “The law is very clear in this regard. No Court can pass an order contrary to the Regulations and norms prescribed by the university.”
Today, On 16th September, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising urged the Supreme Court for transgender reservation in PG medical seats under the NALSA judgment, requesting vacant AIQ and state quota seats. CJI emphasized, “Court’s judgment mandates reservation. At least 15% quota must be provided.” The matter is listed for hearing the day after tomorrow.
The Supreme Court of India has requested the National Medical Commission (NMC) to respond to allegations of unpaid stipends for foreign medical graduates interning at Mahaveer Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhopal. The court will revisit the case in July, which raises significant concerns about internship standards and financial support for these graduates.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India ruled on Wednesday(29th Jan) that reserving seats in postgraduate (PG) medical courses based on domicile or residence within a state is against the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that admissions must be strictly based on merit.
