U.P. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,ALLAHABAD vs SANJAY KUMAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, belonging to the Naga tribe, cannot claim Scheduled Tribe status for reservation in public service in Uttar Pradesh as the Naga tribe is not recognized under Article 342 of the Constitution or the relevant state notifications. The Court emphasized that the benefit of reservation is limited to tribes specified in the Presidential order for the respective state. The appeal by the State of U.P. was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision that had directed the appointment of the respondent as a Scheduled Tribe candidate.