In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed whether a former apprentice could receive pension despite not formally opting for it within the prescribed deadline. While acknowledging that pensions are ordinarily denied to those who fail to exercise the opt-in choice on time, the Court invoked its special constitutional power under Article 142 to grant relief based on the unique circumstances of the case. The High Court's decision granting pension benefits was upheld, but the judgment was expressly limited to the peculiar facts and declared not to be treated as precedent for any other case.
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