A.P. Public Service Commission vs K. Sudharshan Reddy & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the 5% weightage awarded to Telugu Medium candidates in recruitment by the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission was discriminatory and violated Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court rejected the State's argument that the weightage was necessary for better acquaintance with the official language, affirming the earlier judgment of the Single Judge and quashing the Government Orders that provided such weightage. The Court ruled that the appointments of Telugu Medium candidates already made would not be disturbed, ensuring stability in the recruitment process.