Sudhir N & Ors vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala Medical Officers' Admission to Postgraduate Courses under Service Quota Act, 2008, specifically Section 5(4), which mandates that selection of in-service medical officers for postgraduate medical education be based on inter se seniority among candidates who qualify the common entrance test. The Court recognized the challenges faced by in-service candidates in preparing for the entrance examination due to their service commitments and affirmed the High Court's directive to prioritize seniority in admissions. The judgment reinforces the legislative intent to support in-service medical officers in accessing postgraduate education.