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Pension arrears can't be dismissed based on delay in approaching the court

Pension arrears can't be dismissed based on delay in approaching the court: As pension is a continuous cause of action, the Supreme Court ruled recently that pension arrears cannot be dismissed on the basis of delay in approaching the court. The appellant and other petitioners had filed a writ suit with the Bombay High Court in Goa, challenging their employer's (the Goa Government) decision to retire them at the age of 58 instead of 60. As stipulated by the Goa, Daman, and Diu Reorganisation Act, which established the State of Goa and the Union Territories of Dam      Read More