STATE OF HARYANA vs JASMER SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' as enshrined in Article 39(d) of the Constitution, affirming that it is a constitutional goal that can be enforced through Articles 14 and 16. The Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to grant daily wage employees the same pay as regular employees in similar positions, emphasizing that while the principle is complex, it is applicable in this context. The Court also referenced previous cases, including Randhir Singh v. Union of India and Federation of All India Customs and Central Excise Stenographers, to clarify that valid differentiation in pay can exist based on responsibilities and reliability.