Sheer volume of NEET cases in SC points need for reforms in medical education: CJI

The top court of India has been considering many cases related to the postponement of NEET exams, counselling and admission disputes. Now, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that the number of cases indicates that medical education requires many reforms.

While delivering the 19th Sir Ganga Ram Oration, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the sheer volume of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) related cases in the Supreme Court is indicating the requirement for reforms in the medical education sector.

"Several cases challenging National Medical Commission's decisions or cases relating to NEET have found their way to my bench at the Supreme Court. Often, courts cannot enter policy domain and it is the duty of the state to listen to the representations made by the students. However, whenever injustice is done, it becomes our bounden duty to intervene. The sheer volume of litigation of NEET cases is indicative of the hopes and aspirations of millions of students. It is proof that medicine is one of the most sought-after professions in India. Yet, the litigation is also symbolic of the need for reforms in medical education in India," he said, as reported by Live Law.

On this Dr Rohan Krishnan, the National Chairman of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) tweeted, "Rightly said sir. Medical Education needs serious reforms & @NMC_IND has failed in discharging its duty as an independent body. @MoHFW_INDIA are doing alot of unnecessary experimentation which is destroying the sanctum of medical education. @PMOIndia"

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