Union Of India And Anr vs S.B. Vohra And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a writ of mandamus should be issued to the Union of India for the payment of salaries to High Court Officers at a specified scale. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision, affirming that the Assistant Registrars, being in a promotional role, are entitled to a higher pay scale of Rs. 3000-4500 as recommended by the Chief Justice, despite the Fourth Pay Commission's recommendations. The Court emphasized that the roles of Assistant Registrars and their feeder posts are distinct and should not be merged, thereby reinforcing the principle that higher responsibilities warrant higher pay under FR 22-C.