PRIYA GUPTA vs ADDL.SEC.MIN.OF HEALTH&FAMILY WELF

The Supreme Court, while addressing the Suo Motu Contempt Petition under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, found that various stakeholders failed to comply with the prescribed time schedules and regulations, resulting in favoritism and manipulation in the admission process. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to merit-based admissions and directed the initiation of contempt proceedings against specific officials for their arbitrary actions. The Court ordered strict compliance with its directions for the academic year 2012-2013, ensuring accountability among the authorities involved.