Union Of India And Ors vs Capt. Satendra Kumar

The Supreme Court held that the amendment to the Army Instructions extending the time limit for passing the Part B examination from 13 years to 20 years was not applicable to the respondent, as the original period had already lapsed by the time the amendment was introduced. The Court emphasized that the amendment was effective only from 24.4.1998, and since the respondent failed to qualify within the original time frame, the High Court's decision to reinstate him was erroneous. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside.