THE UNION OF INDIA vs DUDH NATH PRASAD

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, affirming that the respondent belonged to the 'Nuniya' caste, recognized as a Scheduled Caste in West Bengal, despite being born in Bihar. The Court emphasized that the respondent's parents had resided in West Bengal for over 30 years, validating the Caste Certificate issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer. The Court ruled that the Tribunal did not err in allowing the respondent to appear for the examination and subsequently appointing him to the service, thereby dismissing the appeal by the Union of India.