Union Of India And Anr vs Sps Vains (Retd.) And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision directing the Union of India to revise the pay scale of Major Generals who retired before January 1, 1996, ensuring their pension is not less than that of Brigadiers. The Court found that the Fifth Pay Commission's recommendations created an anomaly where Brigadiers received higher pensions than Major Generals, violating the principle of equal pay for equal rank. The Court held that the disparity in pension based on retirement dates was unjust and ordered rectification of the pay scales accordingly.