Supreme Court of India · 2021-02-25
Najiya Neermunda vs Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 1143
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Najiya Neermunda
- Respondent
- Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable ...
- Author
- L. Nageswara Rao
- Bench
- Chief Justice, L. Nageswara Rao, S. Ravindra Bhat
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of fee fixation for MBBS students in private self-financing medical colleges in Kerala, affirming the authority of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee. The court emphasized the need for non-exploitative fee structures in line with the principles established in the P.A. Inamdar case, ensuring equity and excellence in professional education. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the regulatory framework set by the state.