SUPREME COURT EMPLOYEES WELFARE ASSN. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the enhancement of pay scales for its employees, emphasizing that the Chief Justice has the authority to set service conditions if Parliament fails to do so. The Court noted that the dismissal of writ petitions on grounds of laches or alternative remedies does not operate as res judicata. The principle of 'Equal pay for equal work' was invoked by the petitioners, who argued for parity with Delhi High Court staff, leading to interim orders for equal pay pending further recommendations from the Third Pay Commission.