Siddaraju vs The State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 allows for reservation in promotions for persons with disabilities. The Court noted that while preferential treatment is necessary, the prohibition against reservation in promotion established in Indra Sawhney v. Union of India applies to both Article 16(4) and Article 16(1) of the Constitution. The matter was referred to a larger bench for further consideration, indicating the need for a definitive ruling on this important issue.