SHAIKH HAMID SK. HANIF ETC. ETC. vs SALIM BAIG YUSUF BAIG & ORS. ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court clarified that the Scrutiny Committee does not possess the power of review, but the High Court's order intended for the Committee to examine the caste verification afresh. The Court set aside previous orders of the Divisional Caste Certificate Verification Committee while sustaining the High Court's directions regarding verification. The Court mandated that the Scrutiny Committee complete its proceedings within six weeks, with the High Court to dispose of the writ petition within four weeks thereafter, maintaining the status quo for the appellants until final disposal.