ALOK KUMAR PANDIT vs STATE OF ASSAM .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a candidate from a reserved category, who is more meritorious than candidates from the open category, is entitled to be appointed against a post earmarked for the reserved category. The Court held that such candidates should be considered for appointment against their preferred posts within the reserved category, and that their merit should not be used to displace candidates from the open category. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to uphold the selection process of the Assam Public Service Commission.