The Government Of Andhra Pradesh vs M. Rama Rao

The Supreme Court examined the validity of government orders providing for 100% reservation for local Scheduled Tribe candidates in Scheduled Areas, which had been upheld by the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal but challenged by the government. The Court considered whether such a reservation policy was constitutionally permissible under the principles of equality and non-discrimination. The Court's decision focused on the legality of the reservation orders and their compliance with constitutional provisions.