Satimbla Sharma & Ors vs St.Paul Sr.Secondary School & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the principle that teachers in private recognized aided schools are entitled to salaries and allowances equivalent to those of their counterparts in government schools, as established in earlier judgments including the 1992 Himachal Pradesh High Court ruling. The Court noted that the State Government's obligation to provide grant-in-aid is crucial for ensuring parity in pay scales. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Division Bench's decision to set aside the Single Judge's order directing equal pay for the teachers.