M.L. JAIN vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge to the ceiling on additional pension under clause (b) of paragraph 2 of Part III of the High Court Judges (Conditions of Service) Act, 1954. The Court held that the provisions of the Act, particularly regarding the ceiling of Rs. 8,000 on additional pension, were valid and did not violate any constitutional provisions. The petitioner's request to increase his pension to Rs. 48,000 was denied, affirming the existing statutory limits.