Courts Can't Interfere In Executive Function Of Pay Commission, Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Claiming Pay Parity

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition claiming pay parity, stating that courts cannot interfere in the executive function of the Pay Commission. The court emphasized the Pay Commission's role in determining salary structures and its expertise in such matters. The petition challenged the existing pay structure, arguing for equal pay for similar work. However, the court upheld the established principle of non-interference in the Pay Commission's domain. This decision reinforces the separation of powers and the specialized nature of pay determination. It underscores the limitations of judicial intervention in matters of executive policy and expert evaluation.