State Of Kerala vs B. Renjit Kumar & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant Presiding Officers of Industrial Tribunals in Kerala pay scales equivalent to those of District Judges, citing Article 14 of the Constitution which mandates equality before the law. The Court found that the differential treatment of the respondents constituted discrimination and was arbitrary, thus violating their rights. The Court directed the State to implement the revised pay scales within three months, affirming the High Court's order.