Supreme Court clarifies pension rights for defence personnel who resigned voluntarily

The issue of whether defence personnel who tendered voluntary resignation can draw a pension for the period they served has been addressed by a recent court order. The ruling, issued by a senior judicial forum, examined the statutory provisions governing pension entitlement for armed forces staff. It concluded that a voluntary resignation does not automatically bar an employee from claiming pension for the service rendered prior to resignation. The order also outlined the documentation and procedural steps former employees must follow to file their claims. Legal experts say the clarification will provide certainty to thousands of ex‑defence staff who were previously unsure of their post‑service benefits.