Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi)
Order Date: 17-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Abhishek Yadav & Ors.; Respondents: Army College of Medical Sciences & Ors.
- The petition raises 13 writ petitions alleging that stipendiary undergraduate doctors (medical interns) have not received the statutory stipend during their internships, contrary to an affidavit filed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) stating all colleges have paid.
- Petitioners submitted a chart listing the 13 matters where stipend was unpaid.
- Additional issue: In the State of Rajasthan, the amount sanctioned for stipend payment has not been released because of the absence of a budgetary sanction.
- Counsel for the State of Rajasthan requested time to take instructions regarding the non‑release of funds.
Final Outcome
1. NMC counsel must verify the factual position concerning the 13 writ petitions and file an affidavit within two weeks from the order date.
2. Counsel for the State of Rajasthan may seek time to obtain instructions regarding the non‑release of funds.
3. The Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan shall appear in person and show cause if the ordered stipend amounts are not paid, with proceedings to be initiated for violation of the Court’s order.
4. Writ Petition (C) No. 976/2026 is ordered to be taken along with the present batch of petitions.
5. A consolidated list of matters shall be filed after two weeks.
Topics: Stipend Payment, Medical Education, Judicial Orders