Entitlement to Special Pension Under Air Force Regulations and the Nature of Pensionary Rights

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Case
union of india v. EX 229835 corporal MA Inamdar (Bombay High Court, 17-09-2026)
Law
Constitution of India, Armed Forces Tribunal Act.

Highlights of the Judgment:

  • Detailed analysis of Regulation 144 of the Pension Regulations for the Air Force, 1961, governing special pensions for discharged personnel.
  • Examination of statutory criteria for granting special pensions when individuals are discharged without being transferred to the reserve.
  • Application of Supreme Court jurisprudence regarding pension as a property right protected against arbitrary executive action.
  • Discussion on the principle of continuing cause of action regarding delayed pension claims and service termination.
  • Review of precedents including T.S. Das and Deokinandan Prasad concerning armed forces retirement benefits.