RAM LAL vs UNION OF INDIA .

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 ruling that their admission was illegal. The Court cited 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.