Supreme Court Protects MBBS Degree Of Candidate Whose ST Certificate Was Cancelled

The Supreme Court upheld the MBBS degree of a candidate whose ST certificate was subsequently cancelled. The Court held that the cancellation of the caste certificate after completion of the course cannot invalidate a degree already awarded, as the student had pursued the course in good faith relying on the certificate issued at the time of admission. The ruling protects educational rights, balances procedural rectifications with substantive fairness, and prevents undue prejudice to students arising from administrative errors or post-facto cancellations. It underscores the principle of equity in educational law and ensures that merit and academic efforts are not rendered null due to technicalities.