In Brief
The Supreme Court clarified the scope of the Architects Act 1972, Section 37. The Court held that while the Act prohibits unregistered individuals from using the title 'Architect' or 'Associate Architect', it does not prohibit them from practicing architecture itself—including design, supervision and construction activities. However, no statutory body can designate a position using the title 'Architect' unless the occupant holds a recognized architecture degree and is registered. The Court allowed the appeal against NOIDA's policy permitting unregistered degree-holders to fill 'Associate Architect' posts.
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