UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE THROUGH THE SECRETARY vs EX NAIK RAM SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal's order directing the Union of India to grant disability pension to Ex. Naik Ram Singh, who sustained an 80% disability due to an accident while on leave. The court affirmed the Tribunal's decision to award arrears of pension for three years prior to the application and interest on the arrears at 10% per annum. The ruling emphasizes the rights of military personnel to receive due benefits for disabilities incurred during service.