STATE OF PUNJAB vs PHULAN RANI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to pension under The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, specifically Section 20, which outlines the cases that can be referred to Lok Adalats. The Court held that even if the Lok Adalat's disposal of the writ petition was improper, the High Court's conclusion that the respondent was entitled to pension was valid. The appeal by the State of Punjab was dismissed, affirming the respondent's right to receive pension benefits despite procedural concerns.