MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA vs MGR EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY

The Supreme Court ruled that the admissions made by Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute for the 2nd batch of MBBS course in the academic year 2009-10 were unauthorized under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The Court held that while the admissions were invalid, it would not penalize the students by setting aside their admissions, instead providing directions to address the situation. The decision emphasized the necessity of compliance with regulatory requirements for medical college admissions.