SQN.LDR. (RETD). NAVTEJ SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed appeals under Section 30 and Section 31(2) of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, concerning the invalidation of Squadron Leader (Retd.) Navtej Singh from service on medical grounds. The Court limited the appeal to the recognition of his marriage for post-retirement benefits, medical facilities, and family pension. The Court held that the marriage with Meenu Sangha, conducted with prior oral permission, should be recognized for the purposes of granting benefits, thereby allowing the appeal in part.