STATE OF HARYANA & ANR. ETC. vs MOHINDER SINGH & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court ruled that the practice of placing drivers and conductors on a consolidated salary before transitioning them to a regular pay scale is unconstitutional under Article 309 of the Constitution of India. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that all employees, regardless of their initial contract status, are entitled to the minimum pay scale from their date of appointment. The Court also affirmed that the employees are entitled to arrears of pay for three years and two months prior to filing their petitions, thereby ensuring equitable treatment in wage payments.