State Of Punjab & Anr vs Kuldip Singh & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the respondents, being senior Sub Divisional Engineers, are entitled to Selection Grade Pay from 1.1.1978, the same date as their juniors received it, as per the principle that a senior cannot receive lesser pay than a junior unless specified otherwise. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the respondents should receive the pay with arrears if they meet the necessary conditions. The appeal by the State of Punjab was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order.