P.C. Kesavan Kuttynayar Etc. Etc vs Harish Bhalla And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the Central Government's authority to grant permissions to medical colleges, emphasizing adherence to Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court reiterated that any deviation from statutory provisions undermines the rule of law, referencing prior judgments such as A.P. Christians Medical Educational Society v. Government of A.P. and State of Punjab v. Renuka Singla. The Court upheld the necessity for the Medical Council of India to oversee the recognition and permission processes for medical colleges, thereby reinforcing the statutory framework governing medical education.