BOARD OF GOVERNORS IN SUPERSESSION OF MEDICAL COUNCIL OF INDIA vs PRIYAMBADA SHARMA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals filed by the Board of Governors of the Medical Council of India against the Calcutta High Court's directive for the West Bengal University of Health Sciences to admit certain candidates to postgraduate medical courses despite missing the cut-off date. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to merit-based admissions and the procedural integrity of the admission process. Ultimately, the Court ruled in favor of the Board, reinforcing the necessity of following established admission criteria.