STATE OF U.P. vs SECTION OFFICER BROTHERHOOD

The Supreme Court ruled that the Chief Justice of the High Court has the authority to determine the scales of pay for various categories of posts under Article 229 of the Constitution of India, specifically referencing Rule 36 of the Allahabad High Court Officers and Staff (Conditions of Service & Conduct) Rules, 1976. The Court held that the respondents, being Section Officers and similar positions, are entitled to higher pay scales based on the equivalence with their counterparts in the Delhi High Court, affirming the principle of parity in pay for similar roles across jurisdictions. The appeals were allowed, directing the State of Uttar Pradesh to implement the revised pay scales accordingly.