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may 1989

Supreme Court of India · 1989-05-03

ASIF HAMEED & ORS. ETC. ETC. vs STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR & ORS. ETC. ETC.

Citation / case number
SC 1989/72448
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
ASIF HAMEED & ORS. ETC. ETC.
Respondent
STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR & ORS. ETC. ETC.
Author
KULDIP SINGH
Bench
KULDIP SINGH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that the High Court lacked the competence to direct the State Government to constitute a 'Statutory Body' for selections to medical colleges, emphasizing the doctrine of separation of powers. The Court clarified that judicial review is a tool to restrain unconstitutional actions by the legislature and executive but does not allow courts to dictate policy matters. The appeals by the State and successful candidates were allowed, while those of the unsuccessful candidates were dismissed, affirming the legislative supremacy in enacting laws regarding the selection process.

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