SURESH CHAND GAUTAM vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH .

The Supreme Court addressed Writ Petitions under Article 32 concerning the enforcement of Articles 16(4-A), 16(4-B), and 335 of the Constitution, specifically regarding the reservation in promotions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Court reaffirmed the binding precedent set in M. Nagaraj v. Union of India, rejecting calls for its reconsideration and emphasizing the necessity for authorities to collect quantifiable data to facilitate informed decisions on reservations. The Court held that a mandamus should be issued to ensure compliance with constitutional mandates regarding reservation in promotions.