K.J.S. Buttar vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, an ex-captain of the Indian Army, is entitled to benefits under the Ministry of Defence's notification dated 31.1.2001, including a War Injury Pension and an increase in disability percentage from 50% to 75%. The Court found that the High Court erred in denying these benefits based on the retirement date, emphasizing that the appellant's entire service should be considered for pension calculations as established in Union of India & Anr. vs. C.S. Sidhu. The Court ordered the grant of arrears with interest at 8% per annum.