Census Commissioner & Ors vs R.Krishamurthy

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation for Scheduled Tribes in the Union Territory of Pondicherry, emphasizing that in the absence of a Presidential notification under Article 342 of the Constitution of India, no reservation can be granted. The Court held that the appointment of an individual based solely on Scheduled Tribe status was illegal due to the lack of a Scheduled Tribe population in the region. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to deny reservation in promotion, reinforcing the principle that judicial decisions must adhere to established legal frameworks and limitations.