PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs SURJIT SINGH BRAR

The Supreme Court held that under the Punjab Government National Emergency (Concession) Rules, 1965, only military service rendered during the specified Emergency qualifies for benefits such as increments and seniority. The Court found that the respondent's service during the Indo-Bangla War did not meet the criteria established in prior case law, specifically referencing (Ex.Capt.) Randhir Singh Dhull vs. S.D. Bhambri & Or. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's decision was set aside, affirming that the respondent was not entitled to the claimed benefits.