In Absence Of Orthopaedic Doctor On Committee, Medical Certificate Of Disability Issued By CMO Cannot Be Disbelieved: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a family pension cannot be denied due to discrepancies in the format of a medical certificate. The case involved a widow whose claim for a family pension was rejected by the Military authorities on the grounds that her late husband’s medical certificate did not conform to the prescribed format. The court held that such technicalities should not hinder the granting of family pension, especially when the medical certificate’s authenticity is not disputed. The judgment emphasized the importance of substance over form in such matters, ensuring the welfare of the deceased's family. The court directed the authorities to process the widow’s family pension claim without undue delay.