Ravindran P.M vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court held that an individual holding an 'out pass' is considered to be on duty and remains subject to the Army Act, thus entitling the appellant to a disability pension despite the High Court's dismissal of his claim. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment, affirming the appellant's right to the pension and awarding interest from the date of the first writ petition at eight percent per annum. The decision referenced the case of Lance Dafadar Joginder Singh Vs. Union of India and others [1995(supp.)3 SCC 332] regarding the entitlement to interest.