In Brief
The Supreme Court reconstituted an Oversight Committee comprising five eminent doctors to supervise the Medical Council of India following the expiry of the previous committee's term. The committee's role is limited to overseeing MCI's functioning, approving its decisions before submission to the government, and issuing remedial directions. Final decision-making authority remains with the Government of India, which must provide reasons when it diverges from MCI recommendations. Aggrieved parties retain the right to challenge government decisions through legal remedies. The petition was disposed with liberty granted to substitute committee members and nominate a chairperson as needed.
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