R.K. KHANDELWAL vs STATE OF U.P. & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the appellant failed to establish any violation of legal rights regarding his admission to the M.D. (Paediatrics) Course, as there was no rule mandating that candidates must pass the D.C.H. Examination prior to admission. The Court clarified that the discontinuance of a long-standing practice does not constitute a legal injury. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the University was not obligated to adhere to the previous practice and that the appellant's admission was subject to merit-based criteria.