NEET PG Admission: In a landmark ruling on January 29, the Supreme Court of India declared domicile-based reservations for postgraduate (PG) medical courses unconstitutional, stating that such practices violate Article 14 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to equality. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and SVN Bhatti asserted that state quota seats must be filled solely based on merit as determined by the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The court emphasised that residence-based reservations in PG medical admissions are impermissible, highlighting that “we are all domiciles in the territory of India. There is nothing like a provincial or state domicile. There is only one domicile.” The ruling clarified that while some degree of residence-based reservation might be acceptable for undergraduate courses like MBBS, it is not permissible for higher-level PG courses due to the critical need for specialised doctors. The Supreme Court bench further noted that the Constitution allows citizens the right to choose their residence and seek educational opportunities anywhere in India. This SC ruling stems from appeals …