Devbhoomi Medical College Petition Dismissed by Uttarakhand HC

Authority: Uttarakhand High Court

Order Date: 24 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Devbhoomi Medical College Of Aayureda And Hospital.
• Respondent: State of Uttarakhand.
• Writ Petition: WPMS/1336/2023, filed in April 2023.
• Relief Sought: A mandamus directing the State to enroll three NEET‑qualified students admitted by the petitioner and to permit them to appear for practical and semester examinations for the BAMS course in the academic session 2021‑22. The students were admitted before 25 May 2022 but not through the counseling conducted by the State.
• Counsel Representation:
• petitioner: Mr. Kartikeya Naithani, Advocate (holding brief of Mr. Vipul Sharma).
• respondent (State of Uttarakhand): Mr. Suyash Pant, Standing Counsel.
• respondent no. 3 (Central Government): Mr. Atul Bhatt, Central Government Standing Counsel.
• State’s Argument: The petition had become infructuous by the efflux of time.

Final Outcome

• The court, after considering the State’s submission, held the writ petition infructuous and dismissed it. No further directions or orders were issued.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Medical Education