Indian Council Of Agricultural ... vs Santosh

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) granting family pension to the respondent despite her deceased husband not holding permanent status, citing the 'Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularisation) Scheme of Government of India, 1993'. The Court emphasized that the long service of the deceased, nearly 20 years, warranted consideration for regularization of benefits. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the CAT's ruling that the respondent was entitled to family pension and terminal benefits based on the applicable circulars and precedents.