T.Kocha vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of caste verification for the appellant, T. Kocha, who claimed Scheduled Caste status as a member of the Thandan Community. The Court examined the validity of the findings by the Scrutiny Committee and the High Court's dismissal of her writ petition, emphasizing the need for fair procedure under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that the appellant's right to due process was violated as she was not given an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, leading to the quashing of the High Court's decision and remanding the case for fresh consideration.