Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the National Medical Commission’s decision not to conduct the NEET-SS examination this year, citing fairness and equity. The postponement was due to COVID-19-related delays in admissions for MD, MS, and DNB courses. The decision affects 40% of current batch students and admission to 2,447 seats.
A PIL has been filed with the Supreme Court challenging the cancellation of the NEET Super Specialty exams for 2024, citing concerns about its abrupt nature and impact on medical aspirants. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued a notice and allowed the National Board of Examinations to be included as a party in the case.
The Supreme Court has ruled that students from open schools recognized by CBSE and State Boards are now eligible to take the NEET. This landmark verdict addresses longstanding restrictions, widens the scope for aspiring medical students, and marks a significant victory for open school students. The NMC has also revised NEET eligibility criteria for 2024, heralding inclusivity.
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has critically examined the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which currently restricts the use of surrogacy to only widows or divorced women between the ages of 35 and 45. The court has questioned the rationale behind associating a woman’s marital status with her eligibility to undergo the surrogacy […]