ANEESH D. LAWANDE vs STATE OF GOA

The Supreme Court addressed the chaotic admission process for postgraduate medical courses in Goa, highlighting systemic failures by the State and its authorities. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to the Goa (Rules for admission to Postgraduate degree and diploma courses of the Goa University at the Goa Medical College) Rules, 2004, particularly Rule 3 concerning eligibility and order of merit. The judgment underscored the arbitrary and discriminatory practices that have marred the admission process, necessitating judicial intervention to restore order and fairness in medical admissions.