S.B. MATHUR AND OTHERS vs HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF DELHI HIGH COURT,AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Superintendents of the Delhi High Court challenging the equal treatment of their posts with those of Private Secretaries and Court Masters, asserting a violation of Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court held that an employer has discretion in categorizing employees into equal status posts, provided it does not violate the principles of equality under Articles 14 and 16. The Court found no inherent wrong in treating different posts as equal, as long as the differences in pay-scales, qualifications, and responsibilities do not render such treatment unjust.