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2 Part 2 Indian J. Integrated Rsch. L. 1 (2022)
State of Punjab v. Jagjit Singh

handle is hein.journals/injloitd3 and id is 2457 raw text is: Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law CASE COMMENTARY: STATE OF PUNJAB V. JAGJIT SINGH Poorvaja Subramanian, B.A.LL.B (Hons.) Sastra Deemed University ABSTRACT India being a welfare state, the right to equal pay for equal work, is a fundamental constitutional principle. Articles 14, 15, 16, and 39(d) of the Indian Constitution read together, give form to this concept. It is an evident constitutional goal under Article 39(d). The present case of State of Punjab v. Jagjit Singh, 2016 deals with the issue of whether the 'Equal pay for equal work' principle applies to employees engaged on temporary basis. Hence, it holds an important place in the discourse of employee rights. According to the Supreme Court's decision in this case of State of Punjab and Ors. v. Jagjit Singh and Ors., temporary workers who execute tasks and duties that are similar to that of regular permanent workers, are entitled to receive remuneration that is at par with the pay that similarly situated permanent workers receive. Hence, temporary workers are entitled to the minimum of the regular pay scale, without a doubt. However, it is important to note that the work, duties and responsibilities carried out, must be similar for this to apply. Page: 1 Volume II Issue VI ISSN: 2583-0538

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