V.N. PUBLIC HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST vs STATE OF KERALA AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the Essentiality Certificate (EC) and Consent of Affiliation (CoA) should be granted to a trust seeking to establish a Medical College. The court examined whether the grant of EC is a ministerial act and if an issued EC can be withdrawn. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the appellant, emphasizing the need for fair consideration in the establishment of educational institutions.