STATE OF HARYANA vs D.L.UPPAL .

The Supreme Court upheld the order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the absorption of Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) into the State Service of Haryana, affirming that they are entitled to pay and allowances equivalent to State Government employees as per their appointment conditions. The Court clarified that the dearness allowance and other benefits would be protected as per the terms of their absorption from October 1976, with the Central Government reimbursing the State for the expenditures incurred. The appeal was disposed of with no costs.