UNION OF INDIA vs SATYA PRAKASH .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of appointment of candidates from the Other Backward Class (OBC) category in the Civil Services Examination, emphasizing the interpretation of the Civil Services Examination Rules, 1996. The Court held that the Union of India could not deny appointment to OBC candidates who were recommended for available vacancies, as the rules mandate allocation to remaining services/posts if preferences are not met. The Court ruled in favor of the respondents, directing the Union to appoint the denied candidates, thereby reinforcing the rights of OBC candidates under the existing reservation framework.