DR. PRADEEP JAIN ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the concept of domicile in India is a legal construct that cannot restrict a citizen's right to admission in educational institutions based on their state of residence. The Court emphasized that Article 15(1) and Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibit discrimination based on place of birth or residence, affirming that all citizens have the right to reside and settle anywhere in India. The Court ruled that residential requirements for admissions that prioritize local candidates over others violate constitutional rights, thereby upholding the principle of equality before the law.