Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay vs The State Of Jharkhand
Practice Areas
Judges (2)
Case Significance
Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay vs The State Of Jharkhand is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 16, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1445). Service matter regarding pay scale parity for an Industries Extension Officer appointed through a common competitive examination in erstwhile Bihar. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Single Judge's direction for revised pay scale on parity, holding the State of Jharkhand was bound by prior Patna High Court judgments granting identical relief to similarly situated employees. The bench comprised Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.K. Maheshwari.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 5 case citations.
Summary
Service matter regarding pay scale parity for an Industries Extension Officer appointed through a common competitive examination in erstwhile Bihar. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Single Judge's direction for revised pay scale on parity, holding the State of Jharkhand was bound by prior Patna High Court judgments granting identical relief to similarly situated employees.
What was the outcome of Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay vs The State Of Jharkhand?
Service matter regarding pay scale parity for an Industries Extension Officer appointed through a common competitive examination in erstwhile Bihar. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the...
Statutes Cited
Cases Cited (5)
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official India Courts portal.
Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1445)