U.O.I. vs KESHAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the eligibility for disability pension under the Pension Regulations, 1961, specifically referring to Regulations 48, 173, and 185, requires that a disease leading to discharge must be deemed to have arisen in service unless it was noted at the time of acceptance for military service. The Court clarified that while para 7(b) allows for a presumption of service connection, para 7(c) necessitates proof that military conditions contributed to the disease's onset. The Court ultimately ruled that the respondent was not entitled to the disability pension as the necessary evidence was lacking, overturning the lower court's decision.