Mallikarjuna Mudhagal Nagappa And Ors vs State Of Karnataka And Ors

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petitions filed by 15 students who were admitted beyond the permitted quota of 60 students in a medical institution, affirming the High Court's decision that their admission was illegal. The Court reiterated the principles established in State of Punjab v. Renuka Singla, AIR 1994 SC 59, and State of Maharashtra v. Vikas Sahebrao Roundale, AIR 1992 SC 1926, emphasizing that courts cannot direct authorities to violate statutory rules regarding admissions. The Court held that adherence to statutory provisions is essential for maintaining academic standards and the rule of law.