R. Dinesh Kumar Reddy and Others vs Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and Others

Bench: 2 — D.Y. Chandrachud

In Brief

MBBS graduates who had participated in NEET-PG 2021 counselling sought postponement of the NEET-PG 2022 examination scheduled for 21 May 2022, claiming it violated their fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21. They argued overlapping schedules prevented fair participation. The Court dismissed the petition, holding that examination scheduling is an executive policy matter beyond judicial interference unless arbitrary or unreasoned. The Court prioritized patient care and availability of resident doctors, noting over 2 lakh candidates had registered. Postponement would have cascading effects on medical education and hospital staffing. Courts must respect executive discretion in policy domains affecting multiple stakeholders.

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