Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – November 2021
“It is no part of any judge’s duty to strain the plain words of a statute, beyond recognition and to the point
NEET
NEET| “Behind abstract number of ‘15 lakh students’ lie human lives”; SC asks NTA to rectify injustice caused to a “one-off” PwBD student
“Education plays a key role in social and economic inclusion and effective participation in society. Inclusive education is indispensable for ensuring universal and non-discriminatory access to education.”
MP HC | Rule 2(13) read with Entry 3 and 4 of Schedule I of the Madhya Pradesh Medical Admission Rules, 2018 violative of Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution? Court explains in writ filed by Private Universities
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Division Bench of Mohammad Rafiq, CJ. and Vijay Kumar Shukla, J., heard a writ petition which was
Economic criterion cannot be sole basis of identifying ‘creamy layer’ amongst backward classes: SC strikes down 2016 Notification issued by Haryana Govt.
Supreme Court: A Division Bench of L. Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose, JJ., quashed the notification dated 17-8-2016 issued by State Government
“Can’t see illegal admission sympathetically”. No relief from SC to students admitted to Medical College through private counselling
“Though we have all the sympathies with the students, we will not be in a position to do anything to protect the admissions, which were done in a patently illegal manner.”
Kar HC | Dates for holding NEET would be notified after 31st August, 2021; Medical Graduates to have at least one month to prepare before the Test
Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of B. V. Nagaratha and Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar, JJ., dismissed the petition being devoid of merits.
“Reduce Qualifying cut off percentile by 10% for NEET candidates”, SC directs Center; Asks private Dental Colleges to consider reducing exorbitantly high fees
Supreme Court: The Division Bench comprising of L. Nageswara Rao* and Krishna Murari, JJ., addressed the plight of NEET students. The Bench
No reservation for in-service doctors in Super Specialty Medical Courses for the academic year 2020-2021; holds SC
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of L. Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta and Ajay Rastogi, JJ has directed that that there will be
Health Ministry approves new category for selection and nomination of candidates from ‘Wards of COVID Warriors’ under Central Pool MBBS/BDS seats for academic year 2020-21
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today announced the Government’s decision to introduce a new category called ‘Wards
Madras HC | “Framers trusted Constitutional Appointees to perform duties promptly”; Court invokes Art. 200 while enouncing Governor’s responsibility of taking early decision when a Bill is presented for assent
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and B. Pugalendhi, JJ., said that a Constitutional Authority has to take a
States, and not MCI, have power to make reservation for in-service candidates in Post Graduate Medical Course; Constitution bench holds
Supreme Court: The 5-judge Constitution bench of Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose, JJ has held that
COVID-19| SC dismisses plea seeking postponement of NEET & JEE; Says “We have to move ahead with all safeguards”
Supreme Court: In a major setback to the students appearing for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), a
Ori HC | In-service candidate benefit rejected to successful NEET student as they approached court with unclean hands
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Uniform NEET for admission to Medical & Dental courses does not violate rights of the unaided/aided minority institutions
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Arun Mishra, Vineet Saran and MR Shah, JJ has held that prescribing uniform examination of NEET
Utt HC | Candidate aggrieved by an exorbitant fee of Medical Institute determined by Fee Regulatory Committee asked to opt other college
Uttaranchal High Court: Manoj K. Tiwari, J. contemplated a writ petition filed by the petitioners who participated in NEET undergraduate exam conducted
P&H HC | State can make policy with regard to resident of State with no interference by the Court; restricted definition of NRI upheld
Punjab and Haryana High Court: The Division Bench comprising of Harinder Singh Sidhu & Arun Monga, JJ. dismissed the writ petition on
NEET qualification not mandatory for admission to AYUSH (UG) courses: Patna High Court
Patna High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Chakradhari Sharan Singh, J., allowed the application which challenged press communiqué issued by
Aadhaar: No need to produce Aadhaar Number for registering in NEET or any other Examination [Read Order]
Supreme Court: After Senior Advocate Arvind Datar brought to the notice of the Court that the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.)
Aadhaar Hearing [Day 15]: Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET or other All India Entrance Exams; SC passes interim order
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
Overseas Citizens of India cardholders, who are NEET UG 2017 qualified, are eligible for admission to I year MBBS/BDS course
Karnataka High Court: While passing the interim order, the Division Bench held that there is no bar in law to Overseas Citizens