THAPAR INST. OF ENGG. & TECH. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of reservation of seats for wards of employees in technical education institutions, specifically under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961. The Court held that the reservation policy must comply with merit-based admission principles and cannot contravene the rights of other candidates. The judgment affirmed the High Court's decision to allow the reservation of four seats for employees' wards, provided it adheres to the stipulated eligibility criteria and does not undermine the merit-based admission process.