Medical Council Of India vs Lord Buddha Education Society

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Government of India to debar a medical college for two academic years due to gross deficiencies in compliance with conditions set forth by the Oversight Committee and the Medical Council of India (MCI). The Court emphasized the importance of adherence to regulatory standards as per Regulation 8(3)(1)(a) of the Establishment of New Medical College Regulations, 1999, and affirmed that the college's failure to meet these standards justified the debarment and encashment of the bank guarantee. The Court's holding reinforces the necessity for medical institutions to maintain required infrastructure and faculty standards to ensure quality education.