Dental Council Of India & Anr vs Hari Prakash & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 3(d) of the Dentists Act, 1948, concerning the eligibility of AIIMS to nominate a representative to the Dental Council. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that AIIMS cannot be considered a University established by law, and thus, the election of respondent No.1 was invalid as it did not comply with the provisions of the Act. The judgment clarified that the terms 'Senate' and 'Court' as used in the Act cannot be liberally construed to include AIIMS's governing bodies, affirming the High Court's decision.