Central Govt. Cannot Limit Disability-Pension Arrears Of Army Veteran: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that the Central Government cannot restrict disability-pension arrears to only three years before a claim is filed once a retired soldier’s entitlement has been legally recognized, reaffirming veterans’ rights to full pension benefits.

“Not a Charity but a Legal Right”: Supreme Court Slams Centre, Says Disability Pension Cannot Depend on State’s Grace

The Supreme Court ruled that disability pension is a vested legal right and not an ex gratia payment dependent on government mercy. Dismissing the Centre’s appeal, the Court held that denying due arrears violates Article 300A and amounts to deprivation of property.