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J&K HC: Wages Payable Only For Post Held
Update / Judgement Date
26 Nov 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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1 min read
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court held that employees are entitled only to wages corresponding to the post they actually hold, regardless of their qualifications. The article explains that higher educational credentials do not automatically entitle a worker to pay of a superior post unless formally appointed. The judgment reinforces principles of service law, administrative discipline, and non-arbitrariness.