Supreme Court Orders Update to MCI Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition No. 336/2024 filed by Gagandeep Singh (Petitioner) against Medical Council of India (MCI) and others (Respondents).
• Hearing conducted on 21 September 2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Sr. Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
• Counsel for petitioner included Dr. Sushil Balwada, AOR Mr. Somvir Singh Deswal, and several advocates; counsel for respondents included Mr. G. Balaji, AOR Ms. Arzu Paul, and other advocates.
• The Court observed that MCI has been dissolved and replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in September 2020.

Final Outcome

1. The Court directed that the memo of parties be corrected to reflect that the Medical Council of India no longer exists and the respondent should be the National Medical Commission.

2. A copy of the Writ Petition is to be served to the Office of Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, learned Additional Solicitor General, who will represent the NMC.

3. The matter is listed for further hearing on 05 October 2026.

Topics: Medical Regulation, Procedural Order