Union Of India & Ors vs Priyankan Sharan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the High Court's acceptance of the respondents' discharge from a bond to serve in the Armed Forces due to medical disability. The Court held that the respondents, having been declared Non Service Liability (NSL) under Clause 4(a) of the bond agreement, were not liable to pay the full bond amount, as the High Court's order allowing discharge upon payment of one lakh was justified. The Court emphasized that the bond's terms must be interpreted in light of the medical conditions affecting the cadets, affirming the High Court's decision.