MIRZA ALI RAZA vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the selection process for the Gazetted Cadre posts in Bihar, which was conducted under the 36th Combined Competitive Examination. The Court held that the State's resolution dated 30th October 1990, concerning reservation policy, was applicable to the examination results, and the learned Single Judge's decision to not interfere with the selection was upheld. The Court emphasized that the matter of reservations and appointments falls within the purview of the State authorities, thereby affirming the Division Bench's reversal of the Single Judge's order.