O.N.G.C. Ltd vs B. Uma & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madras High Court which quashed the termination of a Stenographer's services based on the cancellation of her Scheduled Caste certificate. The Court emphasized that under G.O.Ms. No.477 dated 27.6.1975, individuals have the right to adopt the caste of either parent, and the petitioner was entitled to adopt her mother's Scheduled Caste status. The Court found that the District Vigilance Committee was improperly constituted, which invalidated its decision, thus affirming the High Court's ruling and allowing the petitioner to retain her position.