Doctrine of merger applies to cases where higher court decisions supersede lower court orders: SC

State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr. Vs Virendra Bahadur Katheria and Ors. (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court of India recently deliberated on the case of State of Uttar Pradesh and Anr. Vs Virendra Bahadur Katheria and Ors., a significant matter concerning the interpretation of pay scales and judicial decisions. This article examines the Court’s analysis of the case, focusing on the doctrine of merger, the judicial review of state orders, and the implications for pay scale discrepancies. Case Background The litigation began with disputes over pay scales that led to multiple court ord...