DR. AJAY PRADHAN & ANR. vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that Rule 10 of the Madhya Pradesh Selection for Post-Graduation Courses Rules, 1964, must be interpreted literally, stating that if a seat falls vacant in an academic year and is not filled due to inaction, it cannot be carried forward to the next year. The Court emphasized that the authorities have a duty to fill vacancies promptly at the start of the academic year. The appeals were dismissed, affirming that there is no right to admission for seats that become vacant towards the end of the academic year.