Quick Summary: A student from Telangana, who was initially not considered a local candidate because he studied in Andhra Pradesh, has won the right to be treated as a local student for medical college admissions.
M Shashikiran, a student from Telangana, encountered a problem when he wasn't recognized as a local candidate for medical college admissions. Although he spent most of his school years in Telangana, his time at Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh under the Telangana quota complicated his eligibility.
The problem came from government rules (G.O.Ms.No.33 and G.O.Ms.No.150) that affected his eligibility. These rules made M Shashikiran appear as a candidate from Andhra Pradesh, which meant he couldn't apply under the local candidate quotas in Telangana.
M Shashikiran's lawyer mentioned a previous case where a similar issue was resolved in favor of the student. This earlier case played a key role in arguing that Shashikiran should be considered a local candidate.
"The student, who studied in Sainik School in Andhra Pradesh under the Home State category, can be treated as a local candidate," said the lawyer.
The court, led by Chief Justice Apresh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin, decided in favor of M Shashikiran. The lawyer confirmed that students like him would be treated as local candidates because of special rules under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.
Because of this decision, M Shashikiran can now join the counseling process and choose his options for medical college admissions as a local candidate in Telangana.
"The student's issue has been resolved," the court stated, allowing M Shashikiran to continue with his education plans.
The court's decision allows M Shashikiran to be recognized as a local candidate in Telangana, enabling him to apply for medical college admissions under the local quota. This sets a precedent for other students who might face similar challenges.
