STATE OF PUNJAB vs JAGJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pay parity for temporary employees versus regular employees under the Punjab Government's employment policies. The Court held that temporary employees are not entitled to the minimum pay-scale and allowances equivalent to regular employees, affirming the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in State of Punjab & Ors. v. Rajinder Singh & Ors. The Court emphasized that the rights of temporary employees do not extend to the same pay-scale benefits as their permanent counterparts, thereby upholding the principle of differentiated treatment based on employment status.