APOLLO INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the petitioners' application for establishing a medical college under Section 10A of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. The Court held that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare acted within its jurisdiction in denying permission based on MCI's negative recommendations, emphasizing the importance of compliance with established norms for medical education. The Court upheld the Ministry's decision to debar the college from admitting students for two years due to deficiencies identified by MCI, reinforcing the regulatory framework governing medical institutions.