T.S.DAS vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision regarding the denial of 'Special Pension' to the appellants under Regulation 95 of the Navy (Pension) Regulations, 1964, stating that the applicants were discharged after completing their initial engagement as per Section 16 of the Navy Act, 1957, and were not entitled to be drafted into Fleet Reserve. The Court clarified that the applicants did not meet the criteria for special pension as they were not discharged due to a reduction in establishment strength. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling.