K.B.NAGUR M.D(AYU) vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the provisions of the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970, particularly Sections 3 and 7, which govern the constitution and election of the Central Council of Indian Medicine. The Court held that the Central Government has a statutory obligation to conduct elections for the Central Council and ensure its proper functioning, emphasizing that the term of office for members is five years or until a successor is elected. The Court found that delays in conducting elections hindered the Council's operations, thus necessitating immediate action by the Central Government to uphold the statutory framework.