Union Of India And Ors vs Hfo Murali Dhar Yadav

ik-81246476 Delhi High Court 26 February 2026 • 8 min read

Judges (2)

Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora Delivered V. Kameswar Rao Coram

Counsel (2)

Gauri Goburdhun Counsel Petitioner Ramniwas Bansal Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Petitioner HFO Murali Dhar Yadav Respondent

Case Significance

Union Of India And Ors vs Hfo Murali Dhar Yadav is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: ik-81246476). The Union of India challenged the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension at 30% (rounded to 50%) for life for Primary Hypertension to a retired Head Warrant Officer (HFO). The Court found that the Release Medical Board itself confirmed the disease onset during service with no causal connection to negligence, and the petition was filed approximately two years late without explanation. The writ petition was dismissed on both merits and delay/laches. The bench comprised Justices Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and V. Kameswar Rao. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Counsel appearing: Gauri Goburdhun (counsel for petitioner), Ramniwas Bansal (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The Union of India challenged the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting disability pension at 30% (rounded to 50%) for life for Primary Hypertension to a retired Head Warrant Officer (HFO). The Court found that the Release Medical Board itself confirmed the disease onset during service with no causal connection to negligence, and the petition was filed approximately two years late without explanation. The writ petition was dismissed on both merits and delay/laches.

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