Vansh S/O Prakash Dolas vs The Ministry Of Education And The ...

insc-2024-235 Supreme Court of India 20 March 2024 • 19 min read

Judges (3)

B.R. Gavai Coram Rajesh Bindal Coram Sandeep Mehta Delivered

Parties (4)

Ministry of Education Respondent Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Respondent State of Maharashtra Respondent Vansh Appellant

Case Significance

Vansh S/O Prakash Dolas vs The Ministry Of Education And The ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 20, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-235). A BSF Head Constable's son, domiciled in Maharashtra but educated outside the state due to his father's posting, had his NEET-UG 2023 MBBS admission illegally cancelled by the college without notice or hearing. The Supreme Court directed his admission in the next NEET-UG 2024 session on an additional seat, awarded Rs.1 lakh compensation, and issued general directions ensuring children of central government/paramilitary employees posted outside Maharashtra retain state quota eligibility. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai, Rajesh Bindal and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Summary

A BSF Head Constable's son, domiciled in Maharashtra but educated outside the state due to his father's posting, had his NEET-UG 2023 MBBS admission illegally cancelled by the college without notice or hearing. The Supreme Court directed his admission in the next NEET-UG 2024 session on an additional seat, awarded Rs.1 lakh compensation, and issued general directions ensuring children of central government/paramilitary employees posted outside Maharashtra retain state quota eligibility.

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Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-235)