Lawyers empanelled By Banks were not entitled for reservation under Article 16 for their Appointment

K. Marimuthu Vs Secretary to Government (Madras High Court) Conclusion: Lawyers empanelled by the banks to represent them in cases did not hold a civil post and thus the laws of reservation would not be attracted during their appointment. In the absence of any constitutional or statutory mandate providing for reservation, it would not be possible for the courts to issue writs directing the banks to provide for reservation and/or representation to the members of SC/ST/OBC communities in empanelment of lawyers. The prevailing procedures being adopted by the Banks for empanelment of Lawyers were ...