HIGH COURT EMP.WELFARE ASOCN.,CAL.&ORS vs STATE OF W.B.

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge by the association of High Court employees against the West Bengal Government's refusal to approve the draft Service Rules and Pay Rules under Article 229 of the Constitution. The Court held that the State's rejection was arbitrary and discriminatory, violating constitutional provisions. Consequently, the Court directed the State Government to recommend the approval of the draft Rules to the Governor, emphasizing the need for equitable treatment of High Court employees in line with other government employees.