Supreme Court of India · 2022-03-16
INDIAN EX SERVICEMEN MOVEMENT (AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF MILITARY VETERANS ORGANISATION REPRESENTED vs UNION OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EXSERVICEMEN WELFARE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/19818
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- INDIAN EX SERVICEMEN MOVEMENT (AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF MILITARY VETERANS ORGANISATION REPRESENTED
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF EXSERVICEMEN WELFARE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SECRETARY
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the implementation of the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) policy for ex-servicemen, addressing concerns regarding discrimination and financial implications. The court emphasized the need for periodic revision of pensions and the fair treatment of all ex-servicemen under the policy. Ultimately, the court directed the government to ensure that the OROP scheme is implemented in a manner that is just and equitable for all beneficiaries.