SHRI SURESH CHANDRA vs SHRI J.B. AGARWAL & ORS

The Supreme Court held that the application of the rule of reservation in a single post cadre does not violate Article 16(1) of the Constitution, provided that the rule of rotation is applied correctly. The Court reiterated its earlier judgment in Union of India & Anr. Vs. Madhav, affirming that reserved category candidates can be considered for promotion to solitary posts. The Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's decision that the appellant's qualifications must meet the established criteria for promotion.