Delhi High Court grants disability pension to a retired Army Nursing Officer, overturning the Armed Forces Tribunal decision. The court clarified that “not every obese person has hypertension,” rejecting the previous denial based on obesity and hypertension link.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of a soldier with Schizophrenia, granting him a disability pension after criticizing the lack of proper justification in the Medical Board’s report regarding his discharge. The court emphasized a liberal interpretation of laws benefiting individuals and highlighted the necessity for clear reasoning in such cases.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that soldiers are presumed to be in good health at the time of enlistment, and any later health issues are assumed to be caused or worsened by military service unless proven otherwise. The Court directed the Union of India to grant disability pension to a retired soldier, highlighting that the employer must provide strong evidence to deny such claims.