Damodhar vs Secr.Industrial,Energy & Lab.Deptt.& ...

The Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of the appellant's caste certificate by the Screening Committee, referencing the decision in State of Maharashtra Vs. Milind, [2001 (1) SCC 4], which established that 'Halba Koshti' is not a scheduled tribe but falls under Special Backward Classes. The Court noted that the appellant's service was not affected by the cancellation, and any claims for benefits based on his previous status could be reviewed by the respondents. The appeal was disposed of, with the Court clarifying that prior observations by the High Court would not harm the appellant's interests.