U O I vs P. JAGDISH

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's decision to step up the pay of respondents promoted to Head Clerk, ensuring they receive at least the same salary as their juniors who were promoted later and had received special pay of Rs. 35/- per month as Senior Clerks. The Court emphasized that equitable considerations necessitate that earlier promoted Head Clerks should not earn less than their juniors. The ruling reinforces the principle of equal pay for equal work under service law, affirming the Tribunal's authority to rectify pay disparities based on promotion timelines.