Service & Pension Matters Before the AFT & Delhi High Court

Support for cases involving denial or rejection of disability pension, medical board disputes, attributability and aggravation issues, broad banding, and arrears.

Assistance for widows and families of service personnel in cases where family pension or related benefits were denied or not processed correctly.

If you have submitted representations and are not getting a response, or your case needs a structured follow-up, help is available to put it on a proper track.

Support in preparing delay condonation and other procedural applications before the Armed Forces Tribunal, depending on the facts of your case.

Can a Soldier Get Disability Pension Even Without Direct Medical Proof?

Yes. The AFT has consistently held that when a disability is found during or after service, the benefit of doubt must go to the soldier. Pension authorities cannot reject a disability pension claim merely because there is no direct medical document linking the disability to a specific service incident. If the disability existed at the time of release, the presumption is in favour of the soldier.

Can Family Pension Be Denied to a Widow on Technical Grounds?

No. The Armed Forces Tribunal has ruled that family pension is a right, not a bounty, and cannot be denied to a widow or dependant family member on mere technicalities — such as a delay in filing, a missing document, or a procedural lapse by the authorities. The Tribunal takes a compassionate and liberal view in family pension cases.

Will the AFT Dismiss My Case If I Filed After the One-Year Deadline?

Not necessarily. The AFT has adopted a liberal approach to condoning delays, recognising that service personnel often face genuine difficulties — remote postings, lack of legal awareness, pursuing the matter through representations, or health issues. Where the delay is satisfactorily explained and no third-party rights are affected, the Tribunal generally condones the delay and hears the case on merits.