Divjot Sekhon vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court considered appeals challenging the High Court's dismissal of writ petitions filed by candidates against the admission process under the sports quota for MBBS/BDS courses at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. The petitioners contested the university's directive allowing submission of sports certificates from any class/year instead of restricting to Classes XI and XII, and also challenged the merit list prepared on that basis. The Court examined the validity of the university's criteria and the merit list, balancing the principles of fair admission and adherence to prescribed eligibility norms. Ultimately, the Supreme Court granted leave and proceeded to hear the appeals to ensure that admission procedures comply with established rules and maintain transparency.