Constitution of India, Art. 15(4) – is not an exception but only makes a special application of the principle of reasonable classification. Article 15(4) does not make any mandatory provision for reservation and the power to make reservation under Article 15(4) is discretionary and no writ can be issued to effect reservation. [PLRonline ID 228200]
Apex Court laid down that Article 15(4) of the Constitution is not an exception but only makes a special application ...