Supreme Court of India · 2004-11-16
SANJEEV GUPTA vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/20777
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SANJEEV GUPTA
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- ,ASHOK BHAN,G.P. MATHUR
- Bench
- CJI.,ASHOK BHAN,G.P. MATHUR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple writ petitions concerning the validity of certain regulations imposed by the Medical Council of India. The Court held that the regulations must comply with the principles of natural justice and cannot be arbitrary, thereby reinforcing the requirement for fair procedure under Article 14 of the Constitution. The judgment emphasized that any regulatory framework must be transparent and justifiable, ensuring that the rights of the individuals are protected.