STATE OF ASSAM vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.ETC

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court of Gauhati, which directed the Union of India to pay Voluntary Female Attendants a minimum wage of `900 per month, aligning their pay with that of regularly appointed Ward Girls. The Court emphasized the principle of equal pay for equal work, noting that the duties performed by the Voluntary Female Attendants were similar to those of Ward Girls. The Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Union of India, affirming the High Court's ruling on the grounds of fairness and equity under Article 14 of the Constitution.