India’s armed forces veterans are voicing outrage after the Ministry of Defence introduced new rules curtailing disability pensions. The Delhi High Court has sided with soldiers, dismissing government petitions and reaffirming disability benefits as a rightful recognition of sacrifice, not state generosity. With hypertension, diabetes, and other service-related ailments downgraded under the 2023 medical guidelines, the ruling highlights a widening gap between military morale and official policy.