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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
N. NAGARESH, J
DEBORAH JESSICA JACOB (MINOR) – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner's claim of nativity based on ancestral ties. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments against birthplace-only criteria for nativity. (Para 4 , 5 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. court's observations on procedural compliance. (Para 9) |
| 4. dismissal based on non-compliance with submission guidelines. (Para 10) |
J U D G M E N T
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The petitioner, who has attended KEAM-
2025 Examination for admission to MBBS Course, seeks to command the 2nd respondent to treat the petitioner as a “Keralite” for the purpose of KEAM 2025 Medical Stream Admissions based on the valid Nativity Certificate issued by the Village Officer.
2. The petitioner states that she is a native of Kerala and has appeared in the 2025 Examination for Admission to MBBS. Ext.P1 is her Score Card. The petitioner has been placed in the category of Non-Keralite.
Clause 6.1 of the KEAM Prospectus 2025 categorizes candidates into Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I and Non- Keralite Category II. Non-Keralite Category II are not eligible for reservation benefits and fee concessions. Clause 6.1.1 of the Prospectus lays down a restrictive criteria. This Clause restricts eligibility to those whose own or whose parent’s place of bir
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