STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH vs PADAM DEV — C.A. No. 5858/1999

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision, holding that Himachal Pradesh validly restricted veterinary pharmacist training to Gopal Sahayaks and could exclude Dairy Scheme trainees. The Court found the two schemes served distinct objectives with different eligibility criteria, training focus, and post-training assistance, establishing a rational classification that did not violate Article 14. Since Dairy Scheme trainees committed to cattle farming, they were not entitled to veterinary pharmacist training aimed at employment in dispensaries. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.