State Of Punjab & Ors vs Jasbir Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision that the respondents, who were teachers on deputation, were entitled to the pay scale applicable to lecturers from the date of their initial deputation until their absorption. The Court noted that despite the High Court's finding of belatedness regarding the claim for arrears, the respondents had effectively performed the duties of lecturers, warranting the revised pay scale. The Court emphasized the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' while interpreting the relevant government orders, particularly the order dated 3.8.1990, which was deemed not to negate the respondents' entitlement to the lecturer pay scale.