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Supreme Court of India 2017-10-11 disposed

Kerala Christian Professional College Management Federation in the Matter of: Dr. Himank Goyal & Ors vs Union of India & Ors

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In Brief

A writ petition challenged vacant Super Specialty medical seats not being filled. The Court found the situation exceptional and directed the DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) to conduct a mop-up counselling within ten days to fill 553 remaining seats. The Court ordered widespread publicity through national newspapers and official websites, with adequate notice to candidates. The joining period was capped at four days. This relief applied only to the academic year in question, not as a general precedent for future allocations."

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