Overview
- The ruling covers deputy advocates-general and assistant advocates-general serving the Haryana government.
- The court held that withholding welfare entitlements despite full-time service is arbitrary and contrary to constitutional principles.
- Judges noted the officers are barred from private practice and handle opinions, pleading vetting and departmental assistance, reflecting institutional integration.
- The dispute stemmed from a 2021 petition after the state conceded pay parity and increments yet denied LTC, medical reimbursement and related benefits by invoking contractual engagement under the 2016 law.
- Haryana has been directed to release LTC, medical reimbursement and other emoluments within four weeks of receiving a certified copy of the order.