Supreme Court of India · 1969-04-25
CHITHRA GHOSH & ANOTHER vs UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
- Citation / case number
- SC 1969/60109
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CHITHRA GHOSH & ANOTHER
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS
- Author
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (),SHELATM.,BHARGAVA, VISHISHTHA,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ),SHELAT, J.M.,BHARGAVA, VISHISHTHA,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Central Government's power to reserve seats for specific categories of students in medical colleges under Articles 14, 15(1), 15(2), and 29(2) of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the reservations were based on reasonable classification, as they aimed to provide opportunities to students from comparatively backward areas and those facing educational challenges abroad. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the nominations did not violate constitutional provisions.