Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Original Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 21 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: J.K. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (and another petitioner) filed Writ Petition (Civil) No. 978 of 2026 seeking a stay of admission (IA No. 231437/2026) against the Pharmacy Council of India and others.
- Respondents: Pharmacy Council of India and other respondents.
- The petition invoked Article 32 of the Constitution, alleging that the institute’s admission process was being impeded.
- The Court observed that the institute had already obtained approval for its M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) course for the academic session 2027‑2028.
- Counsel for petitioners included Ms. Manisha T. Karia (Senior Advocate) and several advocates; respondents were represented by a team of advocates led by Mr. Ajay Kumar Singh.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition in the signed order dated 21‑09‑2026, stating it is not inclined to entertain the petition under Article 32.
- The order also directed that any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.
Topics: Court Decision, Pharmaceutical Education, Regulatory Approval