A.P.PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION vs BALOJI BADHAVATH .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission's selection process for Group-I services, specifically regarding the application of reservation rules during the admission to the main examination. The Court held that applying compensatory preference at the admission stage violates Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, emphasizing that maintaining administrative efficiency is paramount as per Article 335. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that lowering standards for compensatory preference cannot compromise merit and efficiency in public service.