ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, M.P. vs S.K.DUBEY .

The Supreme Court ruled that the respondent, a former Judge and later President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, is entitled to pension for his service as President under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, specifically citing Section 9. The Court held that the State Government's order dated April 5, 2002, which allowed for counting his service for pension purposes, is valid and binding. The appeal by the Accountant General was dismissed, affirming the respondent's right to receive the pension as per the prescribed conditions.