HAV BHAGAT SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the retrospective amendment to the definition of 'Military Service' under the Punjab National Emergency (Concession) Rules, 1965, as adopted by Haryana. The Court held that the amendment, which limited the definition to only those enrolled during the Emergency, was unconstitutional as it violated Article 14 of the Constitution by discriminating against those who had served prior to the Emergency. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, allowing the appellant's claim for benefits under the original definition.