Today, On 18th September, Supreme Court decided it will hear the plea on transgender reservation in PG medical seats next week. The Chief Justice said, “With 2 months of counselling left, no urgency in listing the matter,” indicating a careful review ahead.
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 mandated ten significant reforms to address the malpractice of seat blocking in NEET-PG admissions. These reforms aim to enhance transparency, ensure merit-based selection, and enforce accountability in the counselling process. The Court’s actions respond to longstanding issues affecting fairness in postgraduate medical admissions.
