SC Declines To Hear MBBS Student's Plea Against Termination Of Admission, Asks Him To Move HC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a writ petition filed by an MBBS student challenging the cancellation of his admission at Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital in Balangir, Odisha, without prior notice.

The Court instead advised the student to seek relief from the appropriate High Court.

Bench Directs Withdrawal Of Plea

A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Rajesh Bindal and R Mahadevan heard the matter briefly and questioned the petitioner’s decision to bypass the High Court.

“We are not going to entertain a direct writ petition here,” said Justice Bindal during the hearing. In response, the petitioner’s counsel, Harshit Agrawal, requested permission to withdraw the plea. “The plea is dismissed as withdrawn,” the bench noted.

Student Sought Re-Admission & Procedural Clarity

The petitioner had approached the apex court seeking re-admission into the MBBS program for the 2024–2029 academic session. He argued that his termination was carried out unilaterally, without any notice or opportunity to be heard—an action he claimed violated the principles of natural justice.

In addition to personal relief, the student also urged the Court to issue directions for establishing uniform procedural safeguards in disciplinary actions across medical colleges to ensure transparency and fairness.

Reference To Similar Case & Pending Transfer Petition

During the hearing, Agrawal cited a previous case where the Supreme Court had issued notice in a similar plea filed by another MBBS student whose interim protection against termination was lifted. He also pointed out that a related transfer petition remains pending before the top court and is scheduled to be heard on July 14.

Despite these arguments, the bench remained firm on its stance and reiterated that the matter should first be brought before the High Court. The petition was then formally withdrawn.

Respondents In The Case

The student had named several parties in his petition, including the Centre, National Medical Commission (NMC), Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), National Testing Agency (NTA), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the medical college in question.