SATBIR SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation for backward classes in Haryana, specifically concerning the Saini caste's classification under Block 'B' as per the notification dated 5.2.1991. The Court held that the appellant's appointment as a lecturer was valid despite the subsequent withdrawal by the authorities, as the selection process adhered to the prescribed reservation norms under the relevant advertisements. The Court emphasized that the withdrawal of the appointment was erroneous and upheld the appellant's right to the position based on the merit list established during the selection process.