HAMDARD INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH (HIMSR) vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the petitioner's challenge against the Ministry's decision to debar the college from admitting students for two academic sessions due to deficiencies noted by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The Court emphasized that the deficiencies, including faculty and resident shortages, were marginal and did not warrant such a strict penalty. The Court held that the Ministry's decision was disproportionate and directed reconsideration of the college's application for renewal of permission under the relevant regulations.