G.L. BATRA vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court ruled that the State Government lacks the authority to unilaterally alter the remuneration of a constitutional appointee to their disadvantage after their appointment, as per Article 316 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that once the remuneration is fixed, it cannot be reduced without due process, thereby establishing the principle of protection against arbitrary changes in remuneration for constitutional posts. The appeal was allowed, and the earlier orders reducing the appellant's pay were set aside.