In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court upheld the Nagaland Government’s position in the Vatsala Panghal case, affirming that non-indigenous candidates cannot claim seats from the State’s MBBS pool. The case, initiated in July 2025 by a petitioner with a NEET-UG score of 455, progressed through the Gauhati High Court before reaching the Supreme Court, which chose not to interfere with the lower court’s decisions. The ruling marks a significant legal precedent and was achieved through the dedicated efforts of the legal team led by Advocate General K.N. Balgopal.
SC ruling reserves Nagaland’s central pool MBBS seat for indigenous students
