Manmatha Nath Ghosh & Ors vs Baidyanath Mukherjee & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the recommendations of the Special Committee regarding the pay scales and designations of officers in the Calcutta High Court, specifically addressing the parity between Recording Officers on the Original Side and Assistant Registrars on the Appellate Side. The Court emphasized the need for equal treatment in emoluments as per the First Pay Commission's recommendations, affirming that the designation of Shorthand Writers should be changed to Court Recording Officers. The judgment reinforced the principle of equality in public service remuneration under Article 14 of the Constitution, resulting in the dismissal of the appeals against the High Court's decision.