UNION OF INDIA vs RAMESH RAM .

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of sub-rules (2) to (5) of Rule 16 of the Civil Service Examination Rules, focusing on whether candidates from reserved categories can opt for higher choices of service earmarked for reserved categories after being recommended against general vacancies based on merit. The Court referred the matter to a Constitution Bench, emphasizing the need to clarify the implications of reservation policies in civil service selections. The outcome of this referral will determine the legality of the current practices regarding service allocation for reserved category candidates.