Union Of India & Others vs R.P. Yadav

The Supreme Court addressed the rights of an Artificer Apprentice in the Indian Navy regarding withdrawal of consent for re-engagement under the principles established in Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that the respondent, Raj Kumar, was entitled to withdraw his consent for re-engagement based on the change in legal interpretation regarding qualifying service for pension, as established in A.K. Dey & another vs. Union of India. The Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision to release Raj Kumar from service with all applicable retiral benefits.