DENTAL COUNCIL OF INDIA vs S.R.M. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECH.&ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the establishment of new Dental Colleges and higher courses is governed by Section 10A and Section 20 of the Dentists Act, 1948, requiring prior approval from the Central Government and compliance with Dental Council regulations. The Court emphasized that applications must include permissions from the State Government and necessary documentation regarding financial and infrastructural provisions. The Court dismissed the writ appeal, affirming the High Court's directive for the Central Government to process the application in accordance with the law within a specified timeframe.