Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medicl ... vs Medical Council Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the rejection of the petitioner's application for increasing MBBS seats from 150 to 250, citing non-submission of the essentiality certificate within the prescribed time limit as per Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court held that the Medical Council of India (MCI) is bound by strict adherence to time schedules and regulations, and thus, the delay in submission could not be condoned. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the rejection of the petitioner's application for the academic session 2015-16.