M. Raja vs Ceeri Educational Society Pilani & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a Trained Graduate Teacher, was entitled to pay protection as per the assurances given during the recruitment process, specifically referencing the Fifth Central Pay Commission recommendations. The Court emphasized that the promises made by the employer regarding pay protection must be honored, and the appellant was entitled to the higher pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 from the date of appointment, rather than the lower scale of Rs. 5000-8000. The Court upheld the decision of the Rajasthan Non-Government Educational Institutions Tribunal, directing the respondents to implement the pay scale as per the Commission's recommendations.