SUKH DEV SINGH vs COLLECTOR, LAND ACQUISITION, PUNJAB.

The Supreme Court held that Rule B(2) of the Maharashtra admission rules for the MBBS course, which restricted students to seek admission only within their university's jurisdiction, violated Article 14 of the Constitution, as it denied equal opportunity. The Court emphasized that the uniformity of the 12th standard examination across the state allowed for a fair assessment of candidates' merits. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, declaring the region-wise classification invalid and reinforcing the need for a merit-based admission process.