Supreme Court Directs Centre to Pay Interest on Disability Pension Arrears to 1971 Indo-Pak War Veteran Introduction The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark decision, directing the Union Government to pay interest on arrears of disability pension to a decorated veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. This decision serves as a testament to...
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Background of the Case The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in Jammu recently ruled in favor of an army personnel’s application for disability pension after he was injured on his way to the railway station to book tickets for returning to his post. The tribunal emphasized that such an incident, as part of his travel back...
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Introduction In a significant ruling that could impact countless military personnel, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has provided a clearer framework for the eligibility of disability pensions for armed forces members. Disability pension , which serve as a form of financial support for those who suffer injuries or deteriorating health due to military service,...
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Rights of Real Estate Agents under the RERA Act in India Real estate agents , The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) has been instrumental in streamlining and regulating the real estate sector in India. While the act primarily focuses on protecting the rights of property buyers and enhancing transparency and accountability in...
Read MoreDisabled Dependent Son Entitled to Pension Despite Past Employment: Armed Forces Tribunal RulingA Landmark DecisionIn a significant ruling, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has upheld the right of a disabled dependent son to receive a pension even if he had previously been employed. This decision has far-reaching implications for the families of deceased armed forces...
Read MoreIntroduction Guide to Medical Officers 2023 In recent developments, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revised its rules for casualty pensions and disability compensations awarded to the armed forces personnel of India. The newly issued “Guide to Medical Officers 2023” outlines the updated norms for medical boards that determine the percentage of disability and its...
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Introduction The Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of India on April 24, 1973, stands as one of the most significant and enduring judgments in the annals of Indian constitutional jurisprudence. This landmark decision fundamentally shaped the understanding and interpretation of the Indian Constitution’s basic structure, establishing a precedent...
Read MoreThe OROP Table 2024 (One Rank One Pension) Rank Pension as on 1.1.2016 Revised pension w.e.f. 1.7.2019 Revised pension w.e.f. 1.7.2021 Likely arrears from 1.7.2019 To 30.6.2022 Sepoy 17,699 19,726 20,394 87,000 Naik 18,427 21,101 21,930 1,14,000 Havildar 20,066 21,782 22,294 70,000 Nb Subedar 24,232 26,800 27,597 1,08,000 Sub Major 33,526 37,600 38,863 1,75,000 Major...
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The present submission deliberates upon the historical judgement of Common Cause v. Union of India and Anr. Further into the submission, the writer shall delve into stating the material facts, legal issues, judgement of the case, and its analysis. In addition to that, the submission will conclude with the writer’s stance on how justified the...
Read MoreThe Corroboration Rule ● The Corroboration Rule states that Evidence has paramount importance in every case, whether it is a criminal case or a civil case, because it affirms a fact. ● The facts cited as evidence are given weight by evidence. Evidence aids in minimizing the time expended on a case. ● Evidence that...
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