D.M.PREMAKUMARI vs THE DIVL.COMMNR. MYSORE DIVN .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of caste-based reservation under Article 15(4) of the Constitution in the context of the appellant's appointment as a Primary School Teacher. The Court noted that the appellant, belonging to the 'Telugu Shetty Community', was initially appointed under Group 'B' but later faced challenges regarding her caste classification. The Court held that it would not be just to terminate her employment given the potential hardship, emphasizing the need for compassion in administrative decisions regarding caste verification. The appeal was allowed, and the orders of the Karnataka High Court were set aside, reinstating the Single Judge's decision.