The State Of Maharashtra vs Indian Medical Association & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Maharashtra government's decision to establish a government-run medical college in Kohlapur without prior application to the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences as mandated by Section 64 of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Act, 1998. The Court held that the State Government is required to seek permission from the University, and that the perspective plan prepared by the University is binding on the State Government. Consequently, the Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to set aside the State's resolution, affirming the necessity of compliance with statutory requirements.