Abdul Faheem Khan v. Jamia Millia Islamia, University
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(C) 8642/2019, Abdul Faheem Khan v. Jamia Millia Islamia University, decided 08.05.2025 by Prateek Jalan, J. Petition under Article 226 challenged University order dated 30.05.2019 denying Old Pension Scheme pensionary benefits. Allowed following Dr. Archana Verma v. University of Delhi (W.P.(C) 12597/2019, dt. 25.07.2024) and Chandi Prasad v. Union of India (W.P.(C) 3481/2019, dt. 19.09.2024); direction to release pension and terminal benefits within three months. Keywords: Old Pension Scheme, pensionary benefits, terminal benefits, Article 226, university employee pension.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 30.05.2019 set aside; respondent-University directed to release the petitioner's pension and terminal benefits within three months; writ petition disposed of in these terms. ¶15