Supreme Court of India · 2017-08-31
Apollo Institute Of Medical Sciences ... vs Union Of India
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2017 SUPREME COURT 4033
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Apollo Institute Of Medical Sciences ...
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- A.M. Khanwilkar
- Bench
- D.Y. Chandrachud, A.M. Khanwilkar, Dipak Misra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the petitioners' challenge against the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's decision to debar their medical college from admitting students for two years, based on the negative recommendations of the Medical Council of India (MCI) under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court emphasized the need for a fair hearing and proper evaluation of compliance with the standards set by the MCI. Ultimately, the Court directed the Ministry to reconsider its decision, highlighting the importance of adhering to procedural fairness in administrative actions.