Union of India and Ors. v. Link Dsc Sakha Ram Retd
BATCH DISPOSAL – SECOND SERVICE PENSION
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court batch disposal order dated 18.05.2026 (coram: Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Amit Mahajan) covering 46 writ petitions by the Union of India (W.P.(C) 8850/2024 and connected W.P.(C) petitions, Items Nos. 84-129) challenging Armed Forces Tribunal orders condoning deficiency of period of less than one year for grant of Second Service Pension to Defence Security Corps (DSC) personnel/ex-servicemen. Matter held squarely covered by, and petitions disposed in terms of, the Supreme Court judgment in Union of India & Ors. v. Balakrishnan Mullikote (EX HAV 256812 M), 2026 INSC 280; pending CM applications closed; hearing dated 15.07.2026 cancelled. Keywords: Second Service Pension; DSC; Armed Forces Tribunal; condonation of service deficiency; batch disposal; 2026 INSC 280.
What did the court decide?
Batch of 46 writ petitions disposed of in terms of the Supreme Court judgment in Union of India & Ors. v. Balakrishnan Mullikote (EX HAV 256812 M), 2026 INSC 280; pending applications ordered closed; next date of hearing (15.07.2026) cancelled.