STATE OF HARYANA vs SHAKUNTLA DEVI

The Supreme Court ruled that dependents of deceased ad hoc appointees are not entitled to family pension under the Punjab Civil Services Rules and the Family Pension Scheme, 1964, as their appointments were temporary and could be terminated without notice. The Court emphasized that the nature of ad hoc appointments does not confer any rights to family pension benefits, as established by the conditions of service outlined in the appointment letters. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decisions.