NEHRU YUVA KENDRA SANGATHAN vs RAJESH MOHAN SHUKLA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of equal pay for equal work for Youth Coordinators under the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, emphasizing the principles of equality enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court held that all Youth Coordinators, regardless of their mode of recruitment (deputation or direct), are entitled to the same basic pay and dearness allowance, thereby reinforcing the doctrine of equal pay for equal work. The Court directed that the conditions of service of the Youth Coordinators should be protected and that any discriminatory pay structures must be rectified.