K.J.S. BUTTAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, an ex-captain of the Indian Army, is entitled to benefits under the Ministry of Defence's circular dated 31.1.2001, including a War Injury Pension and an increase in disability assessment from 50% to 75%. The Court emphasized that the benefits apply to those invalided out of service prior to 1.1.1996, contrary to the respondent's claim. The Court also ruled that the appellant's entire service should be considered for the Disability Pension, awarding him arrears with interest at 8% per annum, referencing the precedent set in Union of India & Anr. vs. C.S. Sidhu (2010).