N.C.C.F Employees Union (Regd) ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the National Co-operative Consumer Federation of India Limited qualifies as 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, thus being subject to writ jurisdiction. The court concluded that the Federation is indeed 'State' as it performs public functions and is funded by the government. Consequently, the court directed the Federation to comply with the pay scale recommendations and other financial dues as per the 6th and 7th Pay Commissions.