RAVINDRAN P.M. vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, who suffered injuries in an accident while holding an 'out pass', was deemed to be on duty and thus entitled to disability pension under the Army Act. The Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's claim, affirming that the communication from the Army authorities supported the appellant's position. Additionally, the Court granted interest on the disability pension from the date of filing the first writ petition at a rate of eight percent per annum.