Dir. General Doordarshan & Ors vs K. Raman

The Supreme Court set aside the interim order of the Madras High Court directing the payment of the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 to the respondent from January 1, 2003, stating that the High Court was not justified in granting such interim relief without determining the respondent's entitlement. The Court emphasized that the main Writ Petition should be decided on its merits by December 31, 2008, without unnecessary adjournments. The judgment underscores the principle that interim orders should not be granted in cases where the main relief requires thorough examination.