Pension Or Retiral Benefits Of Goverment Employee Can Only Be Withheld If Cognizance Is Taken On Police Report Before Retirement: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a significant ruling regarding the entitlements of retired government employees, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed the application of Rule 9(6)(b)(i) of the Pension Rules, 1976. This case highlights the legal principles governing the withholding or withdrawal of pension benefits when criminal proceedings are initiated against a retired government servant. Case Background The petitioner, Rajendra Kumar Jain, a retired government servant, challenged the decision to withhold his pension after…