M.P. Rural Agriculture Extension ... vs State Of M.P. And Anr

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' pay scales. The Court held that the differentiation in pay scales based on educational qualifications (graduation vs. non-graduation) does not constitute hostile discrimination, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision. The ruling emphasized that classifications based on educational qualifications are permissible under the law, thereby dismissing the appeal.