Medical Council Of India vs Manas Ranjan Behera & Ors

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the time schedule set forth in the Regulations, stating that failure to comply would result in personal liability for the defaulting party. The Court found that the 12 students in question were eligible but could not secure admission due to an unprecedented situation, thus condoning the delay in their admission as a one-time measure. The Court reiterated that future adherence to the prescribed time schedules is mandatory.