Supreme Court of India · 2002-03-11
Asheesh Pratap Singh & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 1443
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Asheesh Pratap Singh & Ors
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Ors
- Bench
- S. Rajendra Babu, Ruma Pal
Judgment text excerpt
The petitioners, medical students admitted to Azamgarh Medical College, challenged the lack of adequate laboratory facilities and teaching staff required for their second professional MBBS course. Despite previous assurances from the management, the infrastructure remained insufficient for the students to complete their medical education. The Court examined the balance between the students' right to education and the institutional failures of the college management.