Dharam Chand And Ors vs Haryana Agricultural University And ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pay scales for employees of Haryana Agricultural University, specifically those appointed after 6th June 1980, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the differentiation in pay scales based on the date of appointment was arbitrary and violated the principle of 'equal pay for equal work'. Consequently, the Court reinstated the High Court's decision to grant the appellants the same pay scales as their counterparts appointed prior to the cut-off date, thereby ensuring equitable treatment among employees performing similar duties.