In Brief
The appellants sought a writ of mandamus to compel conducting second, third and mop-up rounds of postgraduate medical counselling for the 2016-2017 academic year to fill 71 vacant seats in Uttar Pradesh. The High Court dismissed the petition, and the Supreme Court affirmed. The Court held that the legal maxim 'actus curiae neminem gravabit' (an act of the court shall prejudice no man) does not apply where a party remains silent during relevant proceedings and raises grievances only after similar relief is granted in other States. The appellants failed to demonstrate due vigilance or bring timely notice of their claims. Allowing such late intervention would undermine admission finality and create chaos in the education system.
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