CHAIRMAN&MNG DIR. CENT.BANK OF INDIA&ORS vs CENT.BANK OF IND.SC/ST EMP.WEL.ASN& ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in promotions within public sector banks, specifically regarding promotions from one officer grade to another. The Court examined the Office Memorandum dated 13-08-1997 issued by the Central Government, which was interpreted by the High Court to support reservation in promotions. The Court held that the interpretation favoring SC/ST employees by the High Court was correct, thereby affirming the need for reservation in such promotions.