Arshad Jamil vs State Of Uttarkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed three appeals concerning the cancellation of a caste certificate and the reinstatement of an employee. The Court held that the appellant's caste certificate was valid as per the requirements set forth in the advertisement by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, which mandated that only residents of Uttarakhand could claim reservation benefits. The Court also ruled that the appellant was entitled to salary for the period he was wrongfully denied payment, thereby upholding the High Court's direction for reinstatement and payment of dues.