In Brief
Varunarjun Medical College sought to establish an MBBS programme but was debarred from admitting students for two years after inspection revealed deficiencies in faculty, residents, and clinical procedures. The college explained absences as temporary (bank visits during demonetization and leave). The Supreme Court held that while the Central Government has final authority to grant permission, deficiencies based on absences on a single inspection day require proper verification of whether staff were actually employed. The Court directed a fresh inspection within three months and prohibited encashment of the bank guarantee until a final decision is taken, allowing students already admitted to continue their studies.
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