In Brief
A doctor commissioned in the Army Medical Corps was granted study leave to pursue prosthetic surgery specialization in the US for 24 months, with pay. He requested a 12-month extension, which was granted by the President. However, the Army discontinued his allowances during the extended period. The Armed Forces Tribunal ordered payment of all dues. The Supreme Court upheld this decision, holding that extended study leave carries the same pay entitlements as the original period, and counts toward retiral benefits. The government was ordered to pay all outstanding dues with interest within two months, plus Rs. 50,000 in costs.
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