Supreme Court Upholds War Injury Pension for Army Man in Kargil

Times of India · india

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Union of India, upholding the grant of a 'war injury pension' to an Army personnel. The soldier developed rheumatoid arthritis while posted in Kargil during Operation Rakshak. The court ruled that the Ministry of Defence could not deny benefits when its policy did not distinguish between operations notified by the government. The Armed Forces Tribunal and Punjab and Haryana High Court decisions were affirmed, directing clarity on pensionary benefits for future notifications.