Air India Employees Self Contributory ... vs Kuriakose V. Cherian & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Air India Employees Self-Contributory Superannuation Pension Scheme, emphasizing that the Scheme mandates contributions from employees for a minimum of 15 years to qualify for pension benefits. The Court held that the Scheme's provisions, including the deed of trust and rules, ensure that retiring employees receive a pension based on their last drawn salary, while also stipulating that members have no interest in the master policy. The Court concluded that the Scheme's structure is valid and does not disproportionately benefit retiring employees at the expense of current contributors.