SURENDRA KIJMAR vs STATE OF B1HAR & oRS.

The Supreme Court held that the nomination of candidates by the Chief Minister for admission to medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir was invalid and constituted an abuse of power, violating Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. The Court mandated that admissions must be based strictly on merit, quashing the list recommended by the Chief Minister and directing the Government of Bihar to prepare a merit list for all candidates seeking admission. The Court emphasized that until a proper policy is established, selections must adhere to merit-based criteria.