Supreme Court orders Tamil Nadu to revert 151 superspeciality seats to DGHS by 29.07.2026
The case involves the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association challenging the Union of India regarding the allocation of superspeciality medical seats, with the core issue being the reversion of unfilled seats to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the process of second-round counselling.
Petitioners: Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association & Anr. Respondents: Union of India & Ors. Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighanta Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe
- Direct the State of Tamil Nadu to revert the unfilled 151 superspeciality seats to the DGHS by 29.07.2026.
- Direct the DGHS to complete the second round of counselling expeditiously.
- Direct that counselling shall be conducted on the same percentile; if percentile is reduced after second round, 50% of such seats shall be reverted to Tamil Nadu and remaining 50% filled through subsequent counselling by DGHS.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: September 01, 2026 To September 06, 2026 |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Anil Singh @ Anil Kumar Singh v. State of Bihar & Ors.Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (SC)...", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |