P.V. RADHA KRISHNA vs STATE OF A.P. .

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Andhra Pradesh Employment (Organization of Local Cadres and Regulation of Direct Recruitment) Order, 1975, under Articles 371D and 371E of the Constitution. The Court held that the Presidential Order is valid and serves the purpose of ensuring equitable employment opportunities for residents of different regions of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in light of historical injustices faced by the Telangana area. The Court emphasized that the provisions of Article 371D allow for special measures to be taken for the benefit of local candidates, thereby upholding the intent of the six-point formula established for regional equity.