Ranjana Kumari vs State Of Uttaranchal & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a Valmiki by caste, was wrongly denied the benefit of reservation for Scheduled Castes in Uttarakhand due to her origin in Punjab. The Court emphasized that a person's entitlement to reservation is based on their current state of residence and not solely on their birthplace. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, ruling that the appellant was eligible for the post of District Information Officer as she had established her residency in Uttarakhand and met the necessary qualifications.