PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs DHARAM SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court affirming the Appellate Court's ruling that the respondents, work-charged Loco Operators, were entitled to the pay scale of Rs.1200-2200 as per their appointment letters, rejecting the Board's claim of an inadvertent mistake. The Court emphasized that the Board's actions were arbitrary and discriminatory, violating principles of fairness in employment. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the respondents' entitlement to the higher pay scale under the principles of Service Law.