PRABHAWATI DEVI vs THE UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the widow of a temporary railway servant is entitled to family pension under sub-rule 3(b) of Rule 2311, as the deceased had acquired temporary status after completing over six months of continuous service. The Court set aside the Tribunal's order denying the family pension, emphasizing that the widow and children have a right to claim it following the death of the employee. The Court directed the Railways to calculate and deliver the pension and arrears within specified timelines, along with interest at 12% per annum from the due date.