STATE OF HARYANA vs PREM SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in granting reservation for Scheduled Castes in the appointment of Tehsildar by transfer, as per the instructions issued by the Government which explicitly state that no reservation applies to Class I and Class II posts when filled by transfer. The Court clarified that the recruitment rules allow for 20% reservation for Scheduled Castes only in direct recruitment and limited promotion cases, not in transfers to higher posts. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision.