Sidharth Srivastava & Ors. Bharat Pal & ... vs Ravindra Pratap Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the recommendations made by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) prior to the formation of the State of Uttaranchal are binding on the new State under Article 323(2) of the Constitution and Section 78(4) of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to direct the State of Uttaranchal to appoint the selected candidates, rejecting the State's arguments regarding differing reservation policies and legal difficulties. The judgment clarified the applicability of UPPSC's recommendations to the newly formed State, emphasizing the continuity of the selection process.