PARAG GUPTA vs UNIVERSITY OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of admission rules for postgraduate medical courses, emphasizing that states must not impose domicile-based restrictions that violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court reaffirmed the principle established in Pradeep Jain v. Union of India, which mandates that admissions should be based on merit and allow students from across the country equal opportunity. The Court held that excessive reservation based on domicile is unconstitutional, ensuring that a percentage of seats must be available for all qualified candidates regardless of their state of origin.