State Of Haryana And Anr vs Tilak Raj And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' is not universally applicable and requires careful evaluation of the nature of work and responsibilities involved. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant minimum pay to daily wage workers in Haryana Roadways, but clarified that the principle does not automatically entitle them to the same pay scale as regular employees. The Court emphasized that differentiation in pay based on responsibilities is valid, referencing State of Haryana v. Jasmer Singh and others (1996) and other precedents.