Faiza Choudhary vs State Of J & K & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a vacant MBBS seat from 2010 could be carried forward to 2012 for a candidate in the merit list. The Court held that the Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination must adhere to the statutory provisions under the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, specifically Section 9, which mandates the reservation of seats for female candidates. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant admission to the appellant for the unfilled seat, emphasizing the importance of following the established merit and reservation criteria.