Delhi HC Rules Against Denying Disability Pension for "Lifestyle Disorder"
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Delhi HC: Disability Pension Cannot Be Denied Due to Lifestyle Disorder for Armed Forces
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News18•26-02-2026, 14:15
Delhi HC: Disability Pension Cannot Be Denied Due to Lifestyle Disorder for Armed Forces
•Delhi High Court ruled that armed forces personnel cannot be denied disability pension solely because a disease is termed a “lifestyle disorder” or developed at a peace station.
•The Court emphasized that military service is stressful even in non-operational areas, contributing to serious health conditions.
•A Division Bench set aside an AFT order, allowing disability pension for a retired Indian Air Force officer with primary hypertension and coronary artery disease.
•The ruling highlighted that the connection between the disease and service conditions is paramount, not where it developed.
•Authorities are directed to grant 50% disability pension for life, with arrears and 12% interest if not paid within eight weeks.
