In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed recurring disputes between private medical colleges and the Medical Council of India regarding facts recorded during inspections. The Court noted that parties contest virtually every inspection finding, indicating systemic credibility issues. Rather than adjudicating each dispute individually, the Court directed the MCI to convene a meeting with technology expert Nandan Nilekani and Amicus Curiae Kapil Sibal to design a computer network-based inspection system using artificial intelligence to improve transparency and reduce factual disputes. The matter was adjourned for six weeks pending recommendations from the expert committee.
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