The Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea seeking 1% reservation or a special quota for eligible senior citizens seeking admission to MBBS and other medical courses through NEET. A Division Bench comprising Justice Rajan Roy and Justice Manjive Shukla upheld a Single Judge's order dismissing the petition, observing that introducing such reservation falls within the jurisdiction of the competent legislature or government. The Court noted that no existing provision grants senior citizens such reservation benefits and that the petitioner had no enforceable legal right to demand the proposed quota.

The petitioner had sought directions to authorities to consider his representation dated June 23, 2026, and take a policy decision on senior citizen reservation in medical admissions. However, the Bench held that a writ of mandamus could not be issued merely to compel consideration of a non- statutory representation. Finding no error in the earlier judgment, the Court dismissed the appeal, leaving the matter for government consideration, according to a Live Law report.

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.

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