https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272635 The Supreme Court, by majority decision, upheld the validity of the Railway Board's circulars allowing reservations in selection posts under Article 16(4) of the Constitution. The Court clarified that Article 16(4) permits reservations not only in initial appointments but also in promotions within the service to ensure adequate representation of backward classes. Dissenting judges raised concerns about the broad interpretation of Article 16(4 and its potential impact on the fundamental right of equality of opportunity. en-us Fri, 28 Apr 1961 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:28:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272635 The Supreme Court, by majority decision, upheld the validity of the Railway Board's circulars allowing reservations in selection posts under Article 16(4) of the Constitution. The Court clarified that Article 16(4) permits reservations not only in initial appointments but also in promotions within the service to ensure adequate representation of backward classes. Dissenting judges raised concerns about the broad interpretation of Article 16(4 and its potential impact on the fundamental right of equality of opportunity. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 28 Apr 1961 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272635