AKHILESH PRASAD vs JHARKHAND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the appellant's Scheduled Tribe status following the bifurcation of Bihar into Bihar and Jharkhand. The court examined the validity of the appellant's appointment as a Cooperative Development Officer based on his ST certificate issued prior to the bifurcation. Ultimately, the court upheld the appellant's claim, affirming his eligibility and status as an ST candidate, thereby reversing the High Court's decision.