State Of Andhra Pradesh vs G.Ramakishan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which granted relief to Post-Graduate students of the Agricultural University, challenging the Government Order G.O.Ms.No.742 that set the effective date for stipend enhancement from 3rd December 1990, rather than from 1st October 1989 as claimed. The Court found no rational basis for the differential treatment between Agricultural and Medical Post-Graduate students regarding stipend rates, emphasizing the principle of equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. Consequently, the Court directed the State to pay the enhanced stipend from the earlier date as sought by the petitioners.