RAMAVATAR versus STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

RAMAVATAR versus STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS.

Appellant's claim to Scheduled Tribe status is highly doubtful as none of his forefathers possessed such certificate; family history fails to establish eligibility.

Parties
Appellant: Ramavatar; Respondents: State of Bihar and Ors.; Respondent: Respondent No. 7
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Disposal by Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Scheduled Tribe Status, Promotion in Public Service
Constitutional Law Service Law Scheduled Tribe Status Promotion in Public Service

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Parties

Ramavatar

Appellant

State of Bihar and Ors.

Respondents

Respondent No. 7

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Disposal by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is eligible for Scheduled Tribe status for promotion in public service

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant's claim to Scheduled Tribe status is highly doubtful as none of his forefathers possessed such certificate; family history fails to establish eligibility.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals dismissed without order as to costs