Syed Bashir-Ud-Din Qadri vs Nazir Ahmed Shah & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Jammu and Kashmir Government's Gazette Notification providing for 3% reservation for physically challenged candidates under Section 22 of the Jammu and Kashmir Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1998 must be applied in the appointment of Rehbar-e-Taleem. The Court emphasized that the appellant, despite his cerebral palsy, should be considered for appointment under the reserved quota, reinforcing the principle of equality and non-discrimination as enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court directed the authorities to issue the appointment letter to the appellant in accordance with the applicable reservation policy.