In Brief
Tirumala Medical Academy sought to establish a dental college in Telangana for 2018-2019. The Dental Council of India and Union of India rejected the proposal citing deficiencies. The Supreme Court held that the rejection violated natural justice principles under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, as the applicant was not given an opportunity to cure deficiencies or a hearing before disapproval. However, the Court declined to grant relief due to: the applicant's own delays in providing required documents, strict statutory timelines that should not be relaxed, and a recent settlement with a competing institution. The petition was disposed of without granting the requested permission.
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