MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the authority of the Medical Council of India regarding the admission capacity of medical colleges, referencing Sections 10A, 10B, and 10C of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court held that prior to the amendment, the power to fix admission capacity rested with the State due to the Karnataka State Universities Act, 1976, and the Karnataka Capitation Fee Act, 1984. Post-amendment, the Medical Council holds the authority to determine admission capacity, which is prospective in nature, thus upholding the Division Bench's decision while clarifying the applicability of the provisions.