Singhania University degrees valid without Rajasthan Nursing Council recognition

The court dismissed the special appeal, affirming that degrees or diplomas from lawfully established universities like Singhania University do not require further recognition by the Rajasthan Nursing Council for registration purposes. The court relied on established legal principles and precedent, emphasizing that previous judgments supported the position that recognition by the regulatory body was unnecessary for qualifications obtained from legally recognized institutions.

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Issues:
1. Recognition requirement by Rajasthan Nursing Council for degree/diploma from Singhania University.
2. Validity of the judgment dated 1.2.2018 allowing the writ petition.
3. Applicability of previous judgments in similar cases.

Analysis:
1. The primary issue in this case revolves around the requirement of recognition by the Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC) for the degree/diploma obtained from Singhania University. The petitioners sought registration from RNC after acquiring ANM/GNM qualification from Singhania University, contending that the University's establishment under Section 2F of the UGC Act exempts the degree/diploma from needing further recognition. However, RNC argued that being the regulatory body for Rajasthan, it must inspect and recognize qualifications, emphasizing the need for recognition from RNC despite the University's establishment under the law.

2. The validity of the judgment dated 1.2.2018, which directed RNC to consider the petitioners' request for registration without requiring further recognition, was challenged in the appeal. The appellant contended that the Single Judge erred in following previous judgments and misinterpreted the law, citing the necessity of recognition by RNC even for degrees from legally established universities. The respondents, on the other hand, argued that the University's legal establishment negates the need for additional recognition, referencing Supreme Court and High Court judgments supporting this stance.

3. The court analyzed the precedents cited by both parties, particularly emphasizing the Supreme Court's decision in Dr. B.L. Asawa Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors, which established that degrees from lawfully established universities do not require additional recognition for registration purposes. The court dismissed the appellant's arguments, noting that the previous judgments supported the respondents' position that RNC's recognition was unnecessary for degrees obtained from legally recognized institutions. The court distinguished a previous case involving qualifications from the State of Rajasthan, emphasizing that the current case solely pertained to registration, not appointment or qualification, thus upholding the Single Judge's decision based on established legal principles.

In conclusion, the court dismissed the special appeal, affirming the judgment that degrees or diplomas from lawfully established universities like Singhania University do not necessitate further recognition by the Rajasthan Nursing Council for registration purposes.

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