SMITHA NATH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court directed the conduct of an extended second round of counseling for postgraduate medical seats due to incomplete reporting of vacancies by States and Union Territories. This decision was based on the precedent set in Dr. Amit Gupta and Others vs. Union of India, where similar circumstances warranted an extension. The Court emphasized the need for timely and accurate information from States to ensure fair access to medical education, thereby upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in the counseling process.