KRISHNA PRIYA GANGULY ETC. vs UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of provisional admissions to post-graduate medical courses in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that admissions should be based strictly on merit as per the State Government's criteria. The Court held that provisional admissions should not be granted lightly and should only occur when there is a clear case for success or a gross error in the initial rejection. The judgment aimed to prevent the dilution of medical education standards and ensure that institutions can adequately train admitted candidates, thereby safeguarding public health.