Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. ... vs Gulshan Lal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of a Civil Judge's decree regarding pay scales under the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' as per the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. The Court held that the respondents, employees of the Haryana State Electricity Board, were entitled to higher pay scales of Rs. 1400-2600 from 24.10.1991 and Rs. 5000-8000 from 1.1.1996, affirming the lower court's decision. The Court clarified that the entitlement to arrears was valid despite the appellants' objections, emphasizing the finality of the decree.