As per case facts, Luice Mohanty filed a writ petition challenging the merit list for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist posts. The petitioner, an Unreserved category applicant, was not selected while Itismita Bal, ... who applied under the SEBC category, was selected against an Unreserved post due to higher merit. The petitioner alleged favouritism, questioning the validity and restricted use of Itismita Bal's SEBC certificate and her placement in the Unreserved category. The question arose whether an SEBC certificate obtained for higher education is forbidden for employment, and if a reserved category candidate can be appointed against an Unreserved post based on merit. Finally, the court ruled that the petitioner failed to provide any law restricting the use of the SEBC certificate for employment. It also affirmed that a reserved category candidate, like Itismita Bal, if she secures a higher position on merit, can be appointed against an Unreserved post, irrespective of her initial application category, thereby dismissing the writ petition.