#Nursing Education

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that administrative decisions lacking reasoned orders violate Article 14 and principles of natural justice, setting aside the Council of Ministers' rejection of a nursing institute's request to convert its ANM course to GNM. The judgment reinforces the mandatory requirement for transparency and justification in public body interactions, impacting education regulators and government authorities.

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that cancelling an Essentiality Certificate for a nursing college without providing a prior hearing violates the fundamental principle of audi alteram partem. This restores the rights of 90 students to sit for exams and sets a binding precedent for all regulatory bodies in education to conduct fair proceedings before withdrawing approvals.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that educational institutions cannot withhold original academic documents or deny No Objection Certificates to students seeking transfer, even when fees are unpaid. This upholds the right to education and natural justice, ensuring that financial disputes do not block academic progression or future admissions.

Rajasthan High Court mandates 30-day deadline for authorities to decide NOC applications for nursing courses, affirming timely administrative action as essential to protect right to education.