Deciphering Military Disability Pensions: A Comparative Analysis of the 1982 and 2008 Entitlement Rules

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Case
UNION OF INDIA v. NC ISAAC (RETD.) (Supreme Court of India, 15-09-2026)
Law
Armed Forces Tribunal Act, Constitution of India.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Comparative analysis of the Entitlement Rules for Casualty Pensionary Awards of 1982 and 2008 regarding attributability and aggravation.
  • Examination of the burden of proof and the 15-year limitation proviso introduced under Rule 7 of the 2008 Rules.
  • Judicial interpretation of Release Medical Board opinions and the standard for judicial interference by the Armed Forces Tribunal.
  • Evaluation of the legal validity and promulgation status of the 2008 Pension Regulations in light of the 2015 Raksha Mantri Report.