PRABHAT KIRAN MAITHANI & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the equation of posts and pay scales falls within the jurisdiction of the Pay Commission, and not the courts under Article 32 or Article 226 of the Constitution. The petitioners' claim for equal status and pay as Research Assistants Grade II was dismissed, as the Court found that the classification of Computers and Research Assistants was valid and not discriminatory under Articles 14 and 16. The Court emphasized that determining discrimination is a factual matter and requires proper criteria and application, which the Pay Commission had adequately addressed.