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The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Employees’ Family Pension Scheme under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, rejecting the Bombay High Court's ruling that it violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the Scheme aims to provide long-term financial security to the families of employees who die prematurely, thereby serving a legitimate state interest. The judgment affirmed the Division Bench's decision, reinforcing the constitutionality of the Scheme.