UNION OF INDIA vs ANGAD SINGH TITARIA

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision granting disability pension to the respondent, emphasizing that the assessment of disabilities must consider whether they are attributable to or aggravated by military service as per Regulation No. 153 of the Pension Regulations for Indian Air Force, 1961. The Court found that the Medical Board's assessment of the respondent's disabilities as constitutional and not service-related was not conclusive, thus affirming the Tribunal's directive to grant the pension with interest. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, and the delay in filing was condoned.