SUDHIR N vs STATE OF KERALA .

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 education be based on inter se seniority among candidates who qualify the common entrance test. The Court recognized the need for this legislation to address the challenges faced by in-service candidates in achieving the required scores due to their demanding work schedules. The judgment confirmed the High Court's directive for admissions to be conducted in accordance with the Act, thereby reinforcing the legislative intent to support in-service medical professionals.