State Of Haryana & Ors vs Babu Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision directing Haryana Roadways to grant pension benefits to Babu Singh under Rule 6.16(2) of the Punjab Civil Services Rules, 1952, despite the appellants' contention that he sought unconditional voluntary retirement. The Court established that the interpretation of the retirement application, which included a conditional clause regarding pension eligibility, was valid and that the respondent's military service should be counted towards qualifying service for pension. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order for compliance within three months.