In Brief
The Supreme Court examined whether Ph.D. is a mandatory requirement for promotion to Professor in medical colleges. The High Court had set aside promotions of three candidates under the Career Advancement Scheme, citing lack of Ph.D. qualification. The Supreme Court held that UGC Regulations prescribing Ph.D. do not apply to medical faculty; instead, minimum qualifications prescribed by the Medical Council of India (MD/MS) govern medical college promotions. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the case for adjudication of other points raised by the petitioner, holding the High Court's Ph.D. requirement conclusion incorrect.
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