D Sudhakar vs State Of A P And Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner, a Scheduled Caste and physically handicapped individual, was entitled to the benefits of reservation under Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, in the selection process for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Court emphasized the importance of fair selection processes and upheld the Tribunal's decision to set aside the shortlisting of candidates, finding it unsatisfactory. The Court directed that the petitioner be considered for selection in accordance with the applicable reservation provisions.