KHILENDRA SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH SECRETARY

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Appellant's appointment as a Subject Matter Specialist, which was terminated on grounds of his caste not being listed in the Central List of OBCs. The Court examined the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993, particularly Section 9, which empowers the Commission to review caste inclusions. The Court upheld the termination, affirming that the 'Jaat' caste was not included in the Central List for Uttar Pradesh, despite its inclusion in 2014, as the Appellant's appointment was based on a prior certificate that was later invalidated.