पी.यू. जोशी बनाम महालेखाकार
| Citation | (2003) 2 SCC 632 |
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
| Date | 6 January 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Bench | S. Rajendra Babu, G.P. Mathur JJ. |
| Acts/Articles | Article 14, Article 16, Article 39(d) |
| Category | Constitutional Law, Service & Employment Law |
Key Principle Established
Equal pay for equal work is a constitutional goal but not an absolute right. Difference in pay scales can be justified by difference in qualifications, responsibilities, and experience.
Employees performing similar work but in different pay scales sought equal pay for equal work under Articles 14 and 39(d).
The Court clarified the scope of equal pay for equal work:
This judgment provides the framework for equal pay claims and is cited in disputes involving contractual employees seeking parity with regular employees performing same duties.
(1982) 1 SCC 618
Equal pay for equal work is a constitutional goal derivable from Articles 14, 16, and 39(d) read together.
Read Analysis(1996) 11 SCC 77
Contractual employee retained beyond tenure cannot be terminated without following principles of natural justice.
Read Analysis(2002) 1 SCC 187
Settled seniority cannot be disturbed retrospectively. Reopening seniority after long gap causes grave prejudice.
Read AnalysisThis judgment summary is for educational and research purposes. While care has been taken to accurately represent the ratio and findings, for authoritative reference always consult the original judgment text from official sources (SCC Online, AIR, Manupatra, or court websites).
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