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Kerala High Court clarifies that non-medical teachers appointed before the 01.08.2023 cutoff under NMC's Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum are entitled to MBBS examiner appointments. The ruling directs verification of eligibility within two months, impacting medical education service law across India.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that statutory qualifications under the National Medical Commission Regulations 2025 take precedence over administrative orders appointing a Head of Department. This ensures that medical colleges cannot bypass mandatory educational criteria through internal postings, protecting institutional integrity and statutory compliance in medical education governance.
The Supreme Court has ruled that when regulatory failures force the relocation of MBBS students, the defaulting medical college must bear the financial burden of tuition paid to transferee institutions. This sets a critical precedent ensuring that educational continuity for students does not become a cost borne by innocent private colleges or the public system.
Rajasthan High Court mandates authorities to conduct an institutional stray vacancy round to fill 248 vacant PG medical seats for the 2025-26 session, emphasizing compliance with NEET PG counselling guidelines. The ruling sets a precedent for addressing seat vacancies in medical education, ensuring fair admission processes under judicial oversight.
Kerala High Court holds that DM/MCh graduates serving bonded period must be paid Assistant Professor scale for identical duties, upholding Article 14 and 39(d) of the Constitution.