Union Of India Through Secretary & Ors vs 681464 Ex Jwo Harekrushna Sahoo

ik-41693011 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 8 min read

Judges (2)

Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora Delivered V. Kameswar Rao Coram

Counsel (2)

Abhishek Yadav Counsel Petitioner Kritendra Tiwari Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Petitioner Harekrushna Sahoo Respondent

Case Significance

Union Of India Through Secretary & Ors vs 681464 Ex Jwo Harekrushna Sahoo is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-41693011). The Union of India challenged an Armed Forces Tribunal order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension at 30% for life to Ex-JWO Harekrushna Sahoo, who was discharged on superannuation. The Tribunal held the disability attributable to military service despite the RMB's NANA finding, relying on the principle that peace stations also involve rigorous training and associated stress. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, finding no merit in the challenge. The bench comprised Justices Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and V. Kameswar Rao. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Counsel appearing: Abhishek Yadav (counsel for petitioner), Kritendra Tiwari (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The Union of India challenged an Armed Forces Tribunal order granting disability pension for Primary Hypertension at 30% for life to Ex-JWO Harekrushna Sahoo, who was discharged on superannuation. The Tribunal held the disability attributable to military service despite the RMB's NANA finding, relying on the principle that peace stations also involve rigorous training and associated stress. The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, finding no merit in the challenge.

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