Vikash Kumar vs Union Public Service Commission

A Supreme Court case concerning the distinction between citizens and voters, with implications for India's understanding of citizenship. The matter involved challenges before Single Bench and Division Bench of a High Court, followed by a Supreme Court hearing that resulted in a split verdict. The case addresses whether actual prejudice was caused to writ petitioners and examines revisional proceedings before the Commissioner.

The Madras High Court is hearing a petition challenging the refusal of the Tamil Nadu state police to grant permission for an RSS route march. The court questioned the state's reasoning for denying the procession and expressed concerns regarding the restriction of such gatherings.

The Karnataka High Court struck down the state law that increased reservation quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, holding that the resulting total reservation exceeding the 50% ceiling violates constitutional principles. The Court further observed that the Constitution mandates adequate representation rather than proportionate representation based on caste population.