PRAKASH K. & ANR. vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal's decision, emphasizing that challenges to appointments must be made promptly to avoid administrative disruption. The Tribunal found that the appointments exceeded the 50% reservation limit for backward classes but declined to annul them due to the belated challenge by the applicants. The Court reiterated that laches can bar relief under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and that public interest must be considered when granting discretionary relief.