Col. (Retd.) B.J. Akkara vs The Govt. Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the calculation of pension for retired Medical, Dental, and Veterinary officers of the Army, specifically regarding the treatment of Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) as part of reckonable emoluments under the Ministry of Defence circulars. The Court held that NPA should be included in the calculation of pension for pre-1996 retirees, as per the Ministry's directives, thereby ensuring that their pensions reflect the allowances they were entitled to during service. The judgment emphasized adherence to the principles laid out in the relevant circulars and the need for fair treatment of retired officers under the applicable pension regulations.