G.L. Batra vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the State Government lacks the authority to unilaterally reduce the remuneration of a constitutional appointee after their appointment, as such action contravenes Article 316 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that once the remuneration is fixed, it cannot be altered to the disadvantage of the appointee without their consent. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, reinstating his previous remuneration and declaring the government's subsequent orders as invalid.