Sanjeev Gupta And Ors. vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Anr. [Alongwith ...

The Supreme Court addressed the recognition of medical degrees obtained from institutions in the erstwhile USSR under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, specifically referencing Section 12 and Section 13(3). The Court held that the Medical Council of India (MCI) has the authority to recommend de-recognition of medical degrees based on the decline in educational standards and the emergence of dubious agencies. Consequently, the Court upheld the Government of India's decision to de-recognize these degrees, ensuring that only institutions meeting the required standards are recognized.