MALKIAT SINGH KHELA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the imposition of punishment under Section 68 of the Navy Act, 1957, specifically the forfeiture of seniority, does not equate to forfeiture of service for pension eligibility. The Court clarified that the appellant's service period should be considered as 20 years, thus entitling him to pensionary benefits. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, ruling in favor of the appellant.