B. Subhashan Reddy, CJ.

1. This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of quo warranto against the first respondent, who is a District Judge, on the ground that he got into the post of District Judge as a Scheduled Caste even though he is not a Scheduled Caste and is a Christian.

2. The petitioner is a practising advocate and submits that a post of District Judge was notified in the year 1987, that the said post, according to roster, was reserved for Scheduled Caste, that the first respondent, even though belonging to Christian faith, had falsely claimed the status of Scheduled Caste, applied for the said post, got selected and then is performing the functions of District Judge, that he was not and is not a Scheduled Caste even now, that he is a Christian and is still practising Christian faith not only himself but also his wife, children and all other family members and that he should forthwith be interdicted from acting any further as a District Judge.

3. Counter affidavit has been filed by the first respondent. The second respondent Government has produced the records. The third respondent, Registrar General, High Court, has filed the counter affidavit. The four