STATE OF KARNATAKA vs C. LALITHA

The Supreme Court examined the validity of an amendment to the reservation policy of the State of Karnataka, referencing the precedent set in N.T. Devin Katti v. Karnataka Public Service Commission [(1990) 3 SCC 157]. The Court held that the revised reservation policy does not apply to selections initiated prior to its enactment, affirming that the appellants should be appointed as Tehsildars with retrospective effect, and if no vacancies exist, supernumerary posts should be created. The Court also ruled that the appellants would not receive back wages but would be eligible for promotion if found suitable.