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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
HARISH KUMAR
Nikhil Kumar, Son of Sri Jitendra Kumar Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Bihar, Patna – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner qualified for counselling but faced procedural dismissal. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. petitioner argues fresher choice filling for candidates violates rules. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. bcece board's actions justified by fair opportunities to all candidates. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 4. court emphasizes procedural fairness over provisional allotment. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. court clarifies no breach of rules by authorities; precedent cases evaluated. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 6. final assessment upholds procedural decisions; petition dismissed. (Para 23) |
JUDGMENT :
HARISH KUMAR, J.
1. Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner having completed his MBBS Degree in the year 2020 from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Patna has completed his internship in the year 2021. Being eligible for Post-Graduate Medical Admission, the petitioner appeared in NEET(PG)-2024 and qualified for PGMAC-2024 counselling. Accordingly, he filled up online application form for attending Post Graduate Medical Admission Counselling for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma/DNB (Degree/Diploma) Courses in Government Medical Colleges for the Session 2024. The petitioner participated in all t
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The court emphasized the application of Rule 12 (8) (ka) of the M.P. Medical Education (Admission) Rules, 2018, which governs the inclusion of vacant seats in subsequent rounds of counselling.
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