KHALID HUSSAIN (MINOR), REPRESENTEDBY FATHER DR. AKTHAR HUS vs COMMISSIONER & SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OFTAMIL NADU, HEALTH

The Supreme Court held that the selection of candidates for admission to the MBBS Course under the category of 'eminent sportsmen' must be based on academic merit, as outlined in the Tamil Nadu Government's prospectus. The Court clarified that while participation at various levels of sports is considered, the absence of clear guidelines for determining comparative merit necessitates reliance on qualifying examination marks. The Court dismissed the special leave petition, affirming that the Selection Committee's decision was bona fide and just, and that the respondent No. 6 should not lose his seat due to the petitioner's challenge, as he had met the eligibility criteria based on merit.