Union of India v. Mahadev Paul, Ex Cpo Log (Std)
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petitions challenging the Armed Forces Tribunal orders granting disability pension to military personnel on grounds that diseases were attributable to or aggravated by service. The Court held that the Tribunal has jurisdiction to review medical board findings, the Medical Board's opinion is not sacrosanct, and the Rules must be interpreted liberally in favor of servicemen. Petitions dismissed