Rangorath Gokul Prasad vs. The State Of Kerala Thr. Chief Secretary

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Hon'ble Arun Mishra
Case Status:Disposed
Order Date:9 May 2018
CNR:SCIN010050792018

AI Summary

In a crucial development for a Writ Petition against the State of Kerala and medical authorities, the Supreme Court has allowed all applications for intervention, ensuring diverse perspectives are heard. The case, which impacts medical education, is now set for further hearing in July, allowing parties to complete their submissions.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:W.P.(C) No.178/2018
Case Type:Writ Petition (Civil)
Case Sub-Type:Writ Petition - Medical Education Regulatory Matter
Secondary Case Numbers:W.P.(C) No.231/2018, 5079/2018
Order Date:2018-05-09
Filing Year:2018
Court:Supreme Court of India
Bench:Division Bench
Judges:Hon'ble Arun Mishra, Hon'ble Uday Umesh Lalit

Petitioner's Counsel

Vikas Singh
Senior Advocate - Appeared
Gaurav Sharma
Advocate - Appeared
Dhawal Mohan
Advocate - Appeared
Prateek Bhatia
Advocate - Appeared
Amandeep Kaur Ahuja
Advocate - Appeared
Abhishek
Advocate - Appeared
Raghavendra S. Srivastava
Advocate - Appeared
Venkita Subramanium
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Ranjit Kumar
Senior Advocate - Appeared
G. Prakash
Advocate - Appeared
Jishnu M.L.
Advocate - Appeared
Priyanka Prakash
Advocate - Appeared
Beena Prakash
Advocate - Appeared
Vijay Shankar V.L.
Advocate - Appeared
C.A. Sundaram
Senior Advocate - Appeared
Haris Beeran
Advocate - Appeared
Mustaq Salim
Advocate - Appeared
Usman Ghani Khan
Advocate - Appeared
Dev Prakash
Advocate - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Anish R. Shah
Pallavi Pratap

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Brief Facts Summary

The Supreme Court heard a Writ Petition (Civil) filed by Rangorath Gokul Prasad against the State of Kerala and other respondents. During the hearing, multiple applications were filed seeking impleadment or intervention in the matter. The Court, in its order dated May 9, 2018, allowed these intervention applications and directed that the pleadings be completed. The case has been adjourned for further hearing in the third week of July 2018.

Timeline of Events

2018-02-08

Case filed in the Supreme Court (from associated data).

2018-02-24

Case registered in the Supreme Court (from associated data).

2018-05-09

Current hearing date, order issued by the Supreme Court bench.

Third week of July, 2018

Next hearing scheduled for the case.

Key Factual Findings

All applications for impleadment are allowed to the extent of intervention.

Source: Current Court Finding

Pleadings are to be completed in the meantime.

Source: Current Court Finding

Secondary Legal Issues

1.Intervention in Writ Petitions
2.Procedural management of complex cases

Court's Reasoning

The Court's decision to allow all applications for impleadment/intervention suggests a judicial intent to ensure comprehensive representation and consider all relevant perspectives in the matter. The direction for completion of pleadings is a standard procedural step to prepare the case for substantive arguments.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Emphasis on Natural Justice
  • Procedural Fairness
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Pending

Specific Directions

  1. 1.List in the third week of July, 2018.
  2. 2.Pleadings be completed in the meantime.
  3. 3.All applications for impleadment are allowed to the extent of intervention.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This order is purely procedural, dealing with case management, listing, and allowing intervention applications, without addressing any substantive legal issues or establishing new legal principles.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Counsel should ensure timely completion of pleadings as directed by the Supreme Court.
2.The Supreme Court generally permits intervention in matters of significant public interest, especially those involving state and regulatory bodies.
3.Advocates should be prepared for procedural adjournments in complex constitutional cases, even at the highest court.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court Procedural Order May 2018Writ Petition Civil Intervention AllowedAdjournment for Pleadings Completion IndiaMedical Education Law Constitutional MattersCase Management Supreme Court India

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Order Issued After Hearing

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Case Registered

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24 Feb 2018

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Order Text

ITEM NO.56 COURT NO.9 SECTION X

S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No.178/2018

RANGORATH GOKUL PRASAD Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

THE STATE OF KERALA & ORS. Respondent(s)

(IA No.30004/2018-STAY APPLICATION)

WITH

W.P.(C) No.231/2018 (X) (FOR ADMISSION)

Date : 09-05-2018 These petitions were called on for hearing today.

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UDAY UMESH LALIT

For Petitioner(s)

Mr.Vikas Singh, Sr.Adv. Mr.Gaurav Sharma, Adv. Mr.Dhawal Mohan, Adv. Mr.Prateek Bhatia, Adv. Mrs.Amandeep Kaur Ahuja, Adv. Mr.Abhishek, Adv.

Mr.Raghavendra S.Srivastava, Adv. Mrs.Venkita Subramanium, Adv. Mr.Anish R. Shah, AOR

For Respondent(s)

Mr.Ranjit Kumar, Sr.Adv. Mr.G.Prakash, Adv. Mr.Jishnu M.L., Adv. Mrs.Priyanka Prakash, Adv. Mrs.Beena Prakash, Adv. Mr.Vijay Shankar V.L., Adv.

Mr.C.A.Sundaram, Sr.Adv. Mr.Haris Beeran, Adv. Mr.Mustaq Salim, Adv. Mr.Usman Ghani Khan, Adv. Mr.Dev Prakash, Adv. Mr.Pallavi Pratap, AOR

Mr.Yelamanchili Shiva Santosh Kumar, Adv.<br>Mr.Tarun Gupta, Adv.
Mr.Vijay Hansaria, Sr.Adv.<br>Mr.R.R.Kumar, Adv.<br>Ms.Manjula Gupta, Adv.
(For Applicant)Mr.C.A.Sundaram, Sr.Adv.<br>Mr.Zulfikar Ali P.S., Adv.<br>Ms.Lakshmi Sree P., Adv.
(For Applicant)Mr.V.Giri, Sr.Adv.<br>Mr.T.A.Shaji, Sr.Adv.<br>Ms.Anne Mathew, Adv.<br>Mr.C.K.Sasi, Adv.
(For Intervention)Mr.Pallav Shishodia, Sr.Adv.<br>Mr.Ramesh Babu M.R., Adv.<br>Mr.Gopakumar, Adv.
(For Applicant)Mr.Kaleeswaram Raj, Adv.<br>Mr.SuviDutt M.S., Adv.
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following<br>O R D E R<br>List in the third week of July, 2018.<br>In the meantime, pleadings be completed.<br>All applications for impleadment are allowed to the
extent of intervention.
(Ashok Raj Singh)(Jagdish Chander)
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