Punjab-Haryana High Court Highlights Salary Disparity Among Law Officers

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has highlighted a significant salary disparity between law officers in Punjab and Haryana, despite similar duties. Punjab's Advocate-General earns ₹2.5 lakh, while Haryana's counterpart receives ₹4.5 lakh. The court summoned Punjab's Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Finance) via video conference and directed the Advocate-General to explain the pay gap. The court also expressed dissatisfaction over Punjab's delay in filing appeals related to monetary benefits for former law officers.