MOHAN KUMAR SINGHANIA AND ORS. ETC. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. ETC. ETC

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the second proviso to Rule 4 of the Civil Services Examination Rules, which allows Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates to have additional attempts at the examination. The Court found that the classification of services under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution is based on substantial differences and not artificial inequalities. The judgment confirmed that the training program for selectees aligns with Article 51-A(j) of the Constitution, emphasizing the importance of interpreting statutes in light of their overall purpose and legislative intent.