HARYANA STATE ADHYAPAK SANGH AND ANR.& vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court ruled that teachers in recognized aided private schools are entitled to the same scales of pay and Dearness Allowance as their counterparts in Government schools, as per the recommendations of the Kothari Commission and the Haryana government's commitment to parity. The Court held that the State must reimburse the payment of Additional Dearness Allowance for the entire period claimed by the petitioners, with costs shared between the State and school managements. The decision emphasized the constitutional responsibility of the State in providing education and ensuring equitable treatment of teachers.