B. Manmad Reddy & Ors vs Chandra Prakash Reddy & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of Note 6 to Rule 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Educational Service Rules, which governs promotions within the service. The Court held that individuals from different sources integrated into one cadre cannot be classified into separate categories for promotion based solely on their source of recruitment, affirming the High Court's decision to declare Note 6 unconstitutional. The judgment emphasized the need for uniformity in promotion criteria across integrated classes, thereby reinforcing principles of equality and non-discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution.