Union Of India & Anr vs C.S. Sidhu

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the entire period of commissioned service from 22.06.1968 to 23.06.1978 must be counted as qualifying service for the purpose of calculating the respondent's disability pension. The Court emphasized that the respondent, who suffered severe injuries while on duty, should receive benefits reflecting his full service duration. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, and the Court ordered payment of arrears with interest to the respondent.