Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
All India Services — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel
1985This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court established crucial principles regarding the service conditions and disciplinary proceedings of All India Services officers. The court…
S.R. Tewari vs. Union of India
1986This case dealt with the constitutional validity of reservation in promotions for All India Services officers. The Supreme Court upheld the principle of reservation in promotions…
Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India (Mandal Commission Case)
1992While primarily dealing with reservation in educational institutions and government jobs, this judgment significantly impacted All India Services by establishing the 50% ceiling…