BOARD OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING (SR) AND ANR. vs M.ANBUMANI . AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that a respondent is not entitled to pension if they have not opted for it within the stipulated time, as per the relevant pension rules. However, considering the peculiar facts of the case, the Court exercised its jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution of India to uphold the High Court's decision granting pension benefits to the respondent. The Court clarified that this judgment should not be treated as a precedent for future cases due to its unique circumstances.