Classification by which the rules were founded, the same had to be based on intelligible differentia and same had to be in a reasonable relation to the object sought to be achieved. The object which is sought to be achieved cannot be to the extent of total reservation in favour of a certain set of persons at the cost of others. The issue therein was recruitment process which was restricted to Advocates of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and accordingly, it was held that the same cannot be limited to the confines of Andhra Pradesh and to the detriment of the other practising members of the Bar in other High Courts since all High Courts are equal in the country.
Pandurangarao v. Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission 1963 (1) SCR 707