V. MARKENDEYA & ORS. vs STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of non-graduate supervisors in the Andhra Pradesh Engineering Service regarding promotion and pay scales. The Court held that the classification of employees into graduate and non-graduate supervisors did not violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, as they were distinct classes and not entitled to equal pay for equal work. The Court affirmed the Division Bench's decision that the State's differentiation in pay scales was justified based on historical reasons and educational qualifications, thus dismissing the appeal.