DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA vs HARI PRAKASH

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 3(d) of the Dentists Act, 1948, regarding the eligibility of AIIMS to elect a representative to the Dental Council. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that AIIMS does not qualify as a University established by law, thus invalidating the election of respondent No.1 to the Council. The judgment emphasized the necessity of strict adherence to the statutory language, concluding that the provisions of the Act do not support a liberal interpretation to include AIIMS as a University.