In Brief
A former apprentice who had not formally opted for pension within the prescribed deadline sought pension benefits. While the statutory rule ordinarily denies pension to those who fail to opt within the permitted time, the High Court had granted relief based on the unique facts of the case. The Supreme Court upheld this decision by exercising its wide discretionary jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution to do complete justice. The Court retained the pension benefits granted to the respondent while clarifying that this decision applies only to the peculiar circumstances of this case and does not create a binding precedent.
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