Ministry Of Ayush vs Dr. Vanitha R

The Supreme Court interpreted Sections 7(1) and 7(3) of the Indian Medicines Central Council Act, 1970, clarifying that the election held on 14.3.2017 for the President of the Central Council of Indian Medicine was valid for a full term of five years, not merely for the remainder of the previous member's term. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to quash the Ministry of Ayush's order dated 8.3.2018, which had incorrectly stated that the election was only for the remainder period. The Court emphasized that the Ministry is bound by its own prior orders and cannot change its stance in court.