GOVIND A. MANE & ORS. vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that districtwise distribution of seats for B.Ed admissions violates Article 14 of the Constitution, as it does not serve the objective of securing the best talent for admission. The Court referenced Minor P. Rajendran vs. State of Madras, emphasizing that selection must be based on merit rather than territorial classification. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was allowed, reinforcing the need for a common merit list for admissions.