Sree Balaji Medical College And ... vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court interpreted the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, particularly Sections 10A and 10B, to clarify that prior permission from the Central Government is mandatory for increasing the admission capacity of recognized medical colleges. The Court held that without such permission, any medical qualification granted by a college that has increased its admission capacity unlawfully would not be recognized. This ruling emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance in the establishment and operation of medical institutions in India.