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Soldier due for disability pension, if chronic disability was due to military service: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has directed the Indian Army to pay disability pension arrears to B. Manikuttan, a former Havildar, as his chronic disability was found to be due to his military service. This ruling establishes an important precedent that soldiers with disabilities acquired during service are entitled to disability pensions, even if the disability manifests later. This is a significant development for armed forces personnel and their families, and is highly relevant for competitive exams testing knowledge of defense and service-related policies.