VIKRANT PARIHAR vs STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of admissions to Post Graduate Medical courses in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the need for compliance with SRO No. 158 dated 12th July, 1995, which mandates annual entrance examinations. The Court held that the failure to conduct these examinations since 1995-96 has adversely affected candidates who completed their MBBS after 1996, thereby violating their right to compete for admissions. The Court directed the State to conduct fresh entrance examinations to ensure fair opportunities for all eligible candidates.