Ministry Policy Cannot Override Supreme Court Precedents On Defence Security Corps Pension Condonation: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the Ministry’s policy on pension benefits for defense security corps personnel cannot override Supreme Court precedents. The court emphasized that the Ministry's directives must comply with established Supreme Court rulings. The case concerned the condonation of service period for pension eligibility, and the court found that the Ministry’s policy did not align with the principles set by the Supreme Court. This ruling underscores the importance of following judicial precedents in matters of legal interpretation, especially when it concerns the rights of employees under pension schemes. It highlights the need for policy decisions to align with judicial determinations.