NEET MDS 2024 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Bench continues to pronounce -

"...Sr Adv Colin Gonsalves submits that such a representation has already been made. We direct that representation be dealt with expeditiously and preferably within a period of one week from the date of this matter. We clarify that we have not expressed any opinion and it will be open to the union govt to take a call."

Bench refuses to decide on the cut-off date itself, defers to the union govt, pronouncing -

"...Cut-off for completion of internship has been fixed for March 31, whereas cut-off for NEET-PG has been fixed for August 15. Gaurav Sharma informs the court that the union govt is already seized of the matter, seeking data from the National Dental Commission...Since issue of fixing cut-off date essentially pertains to policy domain, it would be more appropriate to submit a representation. 

#CJIDYChandrachud, despite Gonsalves' pleas, insists that the govt is more suited to take a call on the issue, points to their seeking data from National Dental Commission as indicator of their seriousness to address the issue.

#CJIDYChandrachud: Let's wait for some time since the govt is looking into the matter. It is very difficult for us to keep extending cut-offs. We will dispose of the matter.

Sr Adv Colin Gonsalves protests, saying that disposing of the matter will put 7 states at risk.

Counsel (for medical council): Now they are trying to bring back the examinations on time schedule. There were delays because of COVID-19. My instruction is that govt is looking at the matter.

#CJIDYChandrachud: Now for MBBS, it has been extended to Aug 15? But for dental surgery, it is March 31?

Bench has assembled. Other than #CJIDYChandrachud, the bench also comprises Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.