Institution Of Mechanical Engineers ... vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the Membership Certificate awarded by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (India) cannot be equated to a degree in engineering under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, specifically citing Section 2(f) and Section 22(1). The Court emphasized that only recognized universities or institutions deemed to be universities have the authority to confer degrees. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling regarding the status of the AMIE certificate.