PRESIDENT, SIUC vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation for Hindu Nadars and Christian Nadars under the Kerala State & Subordinate Services Rules, 1958. The Court held that both groups are distinct within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category, with Hindu Nadars being more socially and educationally backward. The Court upheld the 1% reservation for Hindu Nadars, affirming that they should be treated separately from SIUC Nadars, thereby maintaining the integrity of the reservation system as per the 1978 amendment.