In Brief
This case concerned the power of State Governments to reserve postgraduate medical degree seats for in-service government doctors. The Court held that States are competent to establish a separate entry channel for such candidates, as no Central Law restricts this. However, applicants must pass the required examination with minimum prescribed marks. The Court further mandated that States should require candidates through this channel to complete minimum service in rural, remote, or difficult areas for a specified period, ensuring qualified medical professionals are distributed equitably. All interim orders were dissolved and connected applications disposed.
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