STATE OF KERALA vs B. RENJIT KUMAR .

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 constituted discrimination and arbitrary action by the State Government. Consequently, the Court directed the State to implement the revised pay scales within three months, affirming the High Court's order.