The State Of M.P. vs Vijay Kumar Tiwari

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision mandating equal treatment for Post Graduate students in Ayurveda and Allopathy regarding stipends, finding no substantial difference in their duties. The Court referenced the case of State of Gujarat v. Dr. P.A. Bhatt, emphasizing that the State's argument for differential treatment lacked merit. The Court concluded that the students in both streams perform 'equal work' and are entitled to 'equal pay', thereby reinforcing the principle of non-discrimination under Article 14 of the Constitution.