Medical Council Of India vs Rama Medical Coll.Hospital ...

The Supreme Court interpreted Sections 10A and 11 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, emphasizing that no medical college can establish new courses or increase admission capacity without prior permission from the Central Government. The Court held that the Central Government must provide a reasonable opportunity for hearing before disapproving any scheme submitted by a medical college. This judgment clarifies the procedural requirements for medical colleges seeking to expand their educational offerings under the 1956 Act.