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The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of a batch of petitions challenging the Delhi High Court order, whereby the plea against the upper age limit of 25 years and 30 years in the NEET UG admissions for the general and reserved category had been dismissed, taking into account the National Medical Council's (NMC) decision to not insist on the upper age limit.

The bench of Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice BR Gavai passed the order noting, "In view of the decision taken by the NMC it does not insist on any upper age limit for candidates appearing in NEET-UG." 

The bench was hearing a plea filed by NEET-UG students seeking a stay on the Delhi High Court order upholding the notification implementing the upper age limit in the NEET UG admission.

Earlier, the bench had asked the NMC to clarify whether they are considering taking down the notification.

The Delhi High Court while dismissing the plea had noted, "We see no reason to reduce the age of eligibility. It ought to be kept in mind that the primary role of courts is to interpret the law as it is, especially when the law is explicitly clear and unambiguous. The court is not concerned with law as it ought to be."

The High Court had imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 stating that if one petition is allowed, then other petitions will also be filed.

Cause Title: Jalaludheen T. Jose Abraham Vs. Medical Council of India & Ors.