STATE OF HARYANA vs TILAK RAJ .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant minimum pay to daily wage helpers in Haryana Roadways, affirming the applicability of the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' as per Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court noted that while the respondents were entitled to minimum pay, they were not entitled to the full regular pay scale due to the lack of notice of demand prior to filing the writ petition. The Court emphasized that the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' must be applied with caution, considering the nature of work and responsibilities involved.