In Brief
A medical college seeking MBBS recognition challenged the denial of its approval after claiming compliance with prescribed standards. The Court upheld the Medical Council of India's authority to conduct surprise verification inspections when colleges submit compliance reports, finding no evidence of mala fides in the inspection process. However, the Court ruled that students already admitted must be permitted to continue and be conferred degrees. The college's application for recognition was deferred to the 2018-2019 academic year with a fresh inspection, allowing the college to demonstrate compliance under principles of natural justice.
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