The Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to take swift action to fill vacant seats in medical courses.

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan mandated that the Centre convene a meeting with relevant stakeholders to find a solution to the issue.

The court's intervention followed concerns raised about the underutilization of speciality seats in medical courses, which could undermine the country's healthcare infrastructure.

The bench stressed the need for urgent steps to ensure these vital seats are filled, aiming to enhance the medical education system and address healthcare needs.