UNION OF INDIA vs P.D.YADAV

The Supreme Court addressed the forfeiture of pensionary benefits under Regulation 15(2) of the Navy (Pension) Regulations, 1964 and Regulation 16(a) of the Army Pension Regulations, emphasizing that due process must be followed in such cases. The Court held that the High Court's directive to reconsider the cases of the respondents was justified, as the forfeiture orders lacked proper adherence to procedural safeguards. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decisions to quash the forfeiture orders and remand the cases for reconsideration.