RANCHI ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Articles 16(4), 341, and 342 of the Constitution regarding the entitlement of Scheduled Caste candidates to benefits in employment across different states. The Court emphasized that a two-judge bench cannot overrule a three-judge bench decision that follows a Constitution Bench ruling. The appeal was disposed of, affirming the High Court's finding that the State Government had no authority to cancel an appointment made by the University, thus upholding the legality of the appointment.