State Of Jharkhand & Ors vs Uma Prasad

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Letters Patent Appeal concerning the release of death-cum-retiral benefits to the widow of late Birendra Prasad, who died in harness. The Court found no merit in the appellant's claims regarding departmental recovery, as there was no evidence of any charge-sheet or departmental proceedings against the deceased prior to his death. The Court ordered that all service benefits and dues be paid to the respondent within two months, affirming the decisions of the Jharkhand High Court.