In Brief
The Supreme Court consolidated six appeals concerning the regulatory authority over architecture education in India. At issue was whether the Council of Architecture (CoA) or the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) held primary regulatory power over architecture degrees and diplomas. The Court held that the Architects Act, 1972 prevails, granting the CoA exclusive authority over recognition and regulation of architecture education. AICTE cannot impose regulatory measures on architecture education. Institutions must comply with CoA norms. The appeals were disposed of as batches, affirming the CoA's regulatory supremacy in its field.
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