The Telangana High Court has dismissed a plea from Maheshwara Medical College, challenging the National Medical Commission's (NMC) restriction on postgraduate seats for the 2025-2026 academic year. The court ruled that issues concerning infrastructure, faculty, and clinical resources fall under the purview of expert statutory bodies, and courts can only intervene in such matters if there's clear evidence of mala fide, violation of natural justice, or jurisdictional error. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to the guidelines set by regulatory bodies in the medical field, as the college's claim of eligibility for 58 PG seats was not supported by the NMC's initial allocation of 12 seats and subsequent partial increase. The court also noted that the college had already exhausted its statutory remedies, including appeals to the NMC and the Central Government, and that no prejudice was caused to the institution. This case underscores the need for medical institutions to carefully navigate the regulatory landscape and the limitations of court intervention in technical determinations made by expert bodies.
