ABHINAV KUMAR NAYAK AND 12 ORS. v. THE UNION OF INDIA AND 6 ORS.
WP(C)/450/2024 · 2025-09-08
Acting, H S Thangkhiew
Writ Petition (Civil)body2025
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Serial No.10 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 450 of 2024
Date of Decision: 08.09.2025
1. Mr. Abhinav Kumar Nayak, S/o Gautam Kumar Nayak.
2. Mr. Galiv Hasan, S/o Gulzar Hussain.
3. Ms. Naina Rimjim Choudhury, D/o Nila Kanta Choudhury.
4. Ms. Kadam Divyani, D/o Kadam Vijya.
5. Mr. Mohammad Ayaan, S/o Mohammad Shadab.
6. Mr. Dhruv Bharadwaj, S/o Pawan Kumar.
7. Ms. H.Kalpana Devi, D/o H. Basanta Sharma.
8. Ms. Vanshika Singh, D/o Deepak Singh.
9. Ms. Tassar Lucy, D/o Tassar Dada.
10. Mr. Ankush Khutela, S/o Barath Singh.
11. Mr. Adhrit Mazumdar, S/o Dr. Sushil Kumar Jain.
12. Mr. Manish Bora, S/o Nilimay Bora. 2025:MLHC:807
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13. Ms. Samriddhi Halder, D/o Ashim Halder.
…Petitioners
-Versus-
1. The Union of India, Represented by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
2. National Medical Commission, Represented by its Secretary, Dwarka, Phase-I, New Delhi-110077.
3. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Health and Family Welfare Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Health and Family Welfare Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. Meghalaya State Counselling Authority (MSCA) for Medical Education, represented by its Chairman, Shillong, Meghalaya.
6. University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Represented by its Vice-Chancellor, 9th Mile, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.
7. P.A.Sangma International Medical College and Hospital, (PIMCH), represented by its Principal/Dean, USTM Campus, 9th Mile, Baridua, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
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Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Chief Justice (Acting)
Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. M.Wanswett, Adv. vice
Mr. A.Malipatil, Adv.
For the Respondent(s)
: Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with
Ms. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 1& 2.
Mr. A.Kumar, AG with
Ms. R.Colney, GA for R 3-5.
Mr. S.P.Mahanta, Sr. Adv. with
Mr. A.Khan, Adv.
Mr. D.Dkhar, Adv. for R 6 & 7.
i) Whether approved for reporting in
Yes/No
Law journals etc:
ii) Whether approved for publication
Yes/No
in press:
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. As it is submitted by the learned counsel for the parties that final action has been taken by the National Medical Commission with regard to the reduction of seats, nothing remains for consideration in the present writ petition.
2. Accordingly, the same is closed and disposed of.
Chief Justice (Acting)
2025:MLHC:807 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.09.08 04:43:13 IST