M.P. RURAL AGRL.EXTENSION OFFRS.ASSON. vs STATE OF M.P.

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 without justifiable reasons constituted hostile discrimination, thereby violating the principle of equality. The Court directed that the pay scale of the Extension Officers be revised to align with that of their counterparts holding similar qualifications, thus ensuring equitable remuneration.