Court Rules Army Officer's Hypertension During 17 Years of Service Is Linked to Military Duties, Confirms Right to Disability Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling on disability pensions, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has upheld the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) decision to grant disability pension to No 14449872EX GNR Dhiraj Kumar. The court's decision reiterates key principles from previous Supreme Court judgments regarding the entitlement of service members to disability pensions. Facts of the Case: Respondent No.1, No 14449872EX GNR Dhiraj Kumar, joined the Indian Army on October 12,…