U.P.POWER CORP.LTD. vs RAJESH KUMAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes under Articles 16(4A) and 16(4B) of the Constitution, along with the relaxation provisions in Article 335. The Court upheld the constitutional amendments made through the 77th, 81st, 82nd, and 85th Amendments, affirming that these provisions are valid and do not violate the equality clause. The judgment reinforced the principle that affirmative action is necessary to ensure representation and equality for marginalized communities in public employment.