The Union of India challenged an Armed Forces Tribunal judgment in a pension/retiral matter. Counsel conceded the case was covered by the Bench's recent decision in Union of India v. GP Capt. Gajendra Kumar (Retd.). The writ petition was dismissed and compliance with the AFT judgment directed within twelve weeks.
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UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Himanshu Pathak, Adv. with Major Anish Muralidhar
versus
NB SUB RAM PAL SINGH RETD .....Respondent Through:
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.HARI SHANKAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE OM PRAKASH SHUKLA
ORDER (ORAL) % 15.12.2025
C.HARI SHANKAR, J.
1. Major Anish Muralidhar, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, fairly points out that this case is covered by the judgment of this Bench in Union of India & Ors v. GP Capt. Gajendra Kumar (Retd.)1 .
2. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed following the said decision.
3. Compliance with the impugned judgment of the AFT, if not
1 Judgment dated 10 December 2025 in W.P. (C) 8235/2024
Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:AJITW.P.(C) 10944/2025 KUMAR Signing Da te:1 7.12.2025 18:38:01
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already ensured, be ensured within a period of 12 weeks from today.
C. HARI SHANKAR, J.
OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, J.
DECEMBER 15, 2025/ yg
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed By:AJITW.P.(C) 10944/2025 KUMAR Signing Da te:1 7.12.2025 18:38:01
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition challenging the AFT judgment should be dismissed in light of the Division Bench's earlier decision in Union of India v. GP Capt. Gajendra Kumar (Retd.).
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Union of India & Ors v. GP Capt. Gajendra Kumar (Retd.)Followed¶1
Judgment dated 10 December 2025 in W.P. (C) 8235/2024
Union of India & Ors.
NB Sub Ram Pal Singh Retd
C. Hari Shankar
Om Prakash Shukla
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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