STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AND ORS. vs U.S.V. BALRAM ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to strike down Rule 9 of G.O. No. 1648 of 1970, which reserved 40% of seats for HSC candidates in medical college admissions, as violating Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court found that once a common entrance test is established, arbitrary classifications based on educational background are impermissible. However, the Court validated the reservation of 25% of seats for Backward Classes, affirming that it is justified under Article 15(4) due to the social and educational backwardness of the groups listed.