MAHENDER SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the Freedom Fighters’ Pension Scheme, as established under the Government of India, mandates the grant of pension to eligible freedom fighters. The Court emphasized that the rejection of the appellant's pension application was arbitrary and violated principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court directed the Government to grant the pension to the appellant with retrospective effect from 01.08.1980, thereby upholding the earlier decision of the High Court.