A.I.EMPS.SELF CONTRI.SUPER.PENSN.SCHEME vs KURIAKOSE V. CHERIAN .

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 trustees must administer the Scheme in accordance with its rules, ensuring that benefits are distributed fairly based on contributions. The judgment clarified that the Scheme's design must balance the contributions of employees with the benefits received upon retirement, thereby upholding the principles of equity and fairness in pension distribution.