In Brief
The State of Maharashtra challenged a High Court judgment that struck down a domicile requirement for admission to postgraduate medical and dental courses in private institutions. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and affirmed the High Court's decision. Relying on established precedent, the Court held that while institutional preference may be considered, a blanket domicile condition imposed on graduate degree holders violates the constitutional guarantee of equality. The domicile requirement was found to be arbitrary and impermissible.
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