DAMODHAR vs SECR.INDUSTRIAL,ENERGY & LAB.DEPTT.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision in State of Maharashtra Vs. Milind, clarifying that 'Halba Koshti' is not a scheduled tribe and that Koshti falls under the Special Backward Classes. The Court noted that previous admissions and appointments remain unaffected by this judgment, and since the appellant's services are not disturbed due to the cancellation of his certificate, the appeal was deemed unnecessary. The Court allowed for the review of any claims based on the appellant's earlier status in accordance with law.