The West Bengal State Electricity ... vs Dipendu Biswas

The Supreme Court examined the procedure for filling vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with Low Vision in the unreserved category. The key issue was whether such vacancies should be filled strictly from unreserved PWD-LV candidates when available, or if merit-based selection from other categories could be considered. The Court upheld the principle that reserved category vacancies should be filled first from qualified unreserved PWD-LV candidates, emphasizing adherence to reservation norms. The judgment clarified the priority of reservation and merit in public employment for PWD candidates.