THE DEAN GOA MEDICAL COLLEGE vs SUDHIR KUMAR SOLANKI .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the residency requirement of ten years under Rule III (1)(iii) of the Goa Rules 1998 for admission to Post-graduate courses is directory and not mandatory. The Court emphasized that merit should be the sole criterion for admission, and residency requirements should not unjustly limit opportunities for candidates. The judgment clarified that while domicile preferences are permissible, they must not exceed reasonable limits, aligning with the principles established in Dr. Parag Gupta Vs. University of Delhi & Ors. [(2000) 5 SCC 684].