K.T. VEERAPPA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the fixation of pay scales for non-teaching staff at the University of Mysore, which were claimed to be arbitrary and discriminatory under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the University must implement the recommendations of the Narayana Pai Pay Commission and revise the pay scales with effect from January 1, 1977, ensuring parity with state government employees. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, directing the University to comply with the revised pay scales and grant consequential benefits.