Overview
- Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan rebuked the government for inaction after the court’s January 20 order that granted six weeks to decide.
- Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs backed measures for boarded‑out cadets, yet no final decision has been made by the two ministries.
- The court noted that budget decisions under the Finance Act, 2026 are pending and pressed the government on the absence of a specific provision for these benefits.
- The order allows two weeks for action and lists the case on March 24 at 2 pm, with a warning that the Defence and Finance Secretaries may be summoned if there is no progress.
- The proceedings focus on cadets discharged after training injuries who lack recognised status and comparable support, with the court noting roughly 40 such cases annually and minimal fiscal impact.