V. Sukumaran vs State Of Kerala .

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of V. Sukumaran, affirming his right to pension after 32 years of service across various government departments in Kerala. The court emphasized that pension is a social welfare measure and not merely a discretionary benefit, thus entitling Sukumaran to his dues despite the prolonged delay in claims. The judgment highlights the importance of maintaining the dignity of employees post-retirement and the necessity for timely disbursement of pension benefits.