UNION OF INDIA vs ERA EDUCATIONAL TRUST

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's exercise of extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution was improper in granting interim mandatory relief to establish a medical college without the necessary permission from the Central Government as mandated by the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court emphasized that such powers should be exercised judiciously and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, which were violated in this case. The Court set aside the High Court's order, reinforcing the requirement of prior sanction for establishing medical institutions.