Punjab students who studied outside now eligible, High Court upholds govt decision

The division bench of Justices Daya Chaudhary and Sudhir Mittal in the verdict said that framing of a policy governing admissions to the undergraduate medical and dental courses was well within the competence of the State and the decision is well considered as the same has been taken after due deliberation.

“The concept of universal equality is propagated by such an action and it would result in more meritorious candidates seeking admission in the State of Punjab,” read the judgment, adding that institutional preference has been done away with keeping in view the interests of residents whose children are studying outside the state on account of employment compulsions.