Chattisgarh Rural Agriculture ... vs State Of M.P. And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the doctrine of 'equal pay for equal work' under Article 14 of the Constitution of India in the context of Rural Agriculture Extension Officers in Madhya Pradesh. The Court held that the differentiation in pay scales based on educational qualifications (non-graduates vs. graduates) does not constitute hostile discrimination, affirming the High Court's decision that such classification is permissible. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the existing pay structure as lawful and justifiable under the circumstances.