DR. V.L. CHANDRA AND ORS. ETC. vs ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the employment of researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is project-based, and termination upon project completion does not confer a right to continued employment. The Court directed the Institute to evolve a scheme to build a team of researchers to meet ongoing research needs, emphasizing the necessity for continuous research projects sponsored by the Health Ministry and the Indian Council of Medical Research. The Court mandated that the Institute must take immediate action to ensure employment opportunities for researchers, thereby enhancing medical knowledge and research efficiency.