U.P.Public Service Commission vs Satya Narayan Sheohare & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the candidates who applied as general category candidates were not entitled to claim OBC status after the selection process had commenced, as per Section 15 of the U.P. Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes) Act 1994. The Court emphasized that the status of candidates at the time of initiation of the selection process is crucial for determining eligibility for reservation benefits. Consequently, the appeals by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission were allowed, overturning the High Court's decision that had granted OBC status to the candidates.