RANJANA KUMARI vs THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a Valmiki by caste, is entitled to the benefits of reservation in Uttarakhand despite her birth in Punjab, as she is a permanent resident of Dehradun. The Court emphasized that the right to reservation is not solely dependent on the state of birth but also on the state of residence. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant's claim for appointment as District Information Officer against the reserved post for Scheduled Caste under Article 16 of the Constitution.