UNION OF INDIA vs R.IYYASWAMY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant pension under the Central Freedom Fighters Pension Scheme to R.V. Swamy, despite the absence of certain records from 1942-43. The Court noted that the petitioner had received certificates from five prominent freedom fighters, which were deemed credible, and that the collector had previously recommended the grant of pension. The Court emphasized that the overall circumstances and materials supported the petitioner's claim, thus affirming the High Court's order for pension under the scheme.