NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS vs G. ANAND RAMAMURTHY .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision allowing respondents to sit for the examination, interpreting Rule 7.12 of the National Board of Examinations' eligibility criteria. The Court clarified that the completion of three years of training is a prerequisite for eligibility, but the respondents' training completion date did not preclude their participation in the examination. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the eligibility rules while also considering the context of the respondents' training timelines, ultimately ruling in favor of the respondents' eligibility.