In Indira Sawhney v. U.O.I. 1992 it was held by S.C. that
Verified Answer
A. There can be no reservation in the matter of appointments to any post or at any stage
B. Reservation in appointment is opposed to public policy, interest of justice & efficiency of administration and therefore impermissible
C. Reservation of appointment of post under Article 16(4) bind to initial appointment only & can't extend to provide reservation in matter of promotion
D. Reservation of appointment or post under Article 16(4) is not confirmed to any stage of service & extends to initial appointment as well as promotions
Explanation:
The landmark judgment in *Indira Sawhney & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.* (1992) held that reservations under Article 16(4) of the Constitution are permissible only at the stage of initial appointment and cannot be extended to promotions. This position was later modified by constitutional amendments and subsequent judgments.