Dental Council Of India vs S.R.M. Institute Of Science & ...

The Supreme Court ruled that the establishment of new Dental Colleges and higher courses is governed by Section 10A and Section 20 of the Dentists Act, 1948, which require prior approval from the Central Government and compliance with regulations set by the Dental Council of India. The Court held that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare must process applications for new courses in accordance with these statutory requirements and the recommendations of the Dental Council. The Court dismissed the appeals, affirming the High Court's directive for timely processing of the application without undue delay.