Baharul Islam . vs The Indian Medical Association

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of provisions related to medical registration and regulation under Indian law, particularly focusing on the interplay between central and state legislations. The court analyzed the scope of Entry 66 of List I and Entry 25 of List III, along with relevant provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, and the Assam Rural Health Regulatory Authority Act, 2004. The judgment upheld the constitutional scheme and clarified the legal framework governing medical practitioners and authorities. The court ultimately dismissed the challenge, affirming the validity of the statutory provisions involved.