MOHD. JAMAL vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the validity of certain government orders affecting the service conditions of employees, specifically under the provisions of Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution of India. The Court established that any arbitrary action by the state in altering service conditions without justifiable reasons violates the principles of equality and non-discrimination. The Court held that the impugned orders were unconstitutional and directed their quashing, thereby upholding the rights of the employees.