Laxmi Bai vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court held that once the husband of the appellant was regularized in service in 1972, the subsequent screening for regularization in 1977 was unnecessary, especially since he had already passed away in 1975. The Court reversed the Rajasthan High Court's judgment, affirming that the appellant is entitled to all consequential benefits, including family pension. The respondents were directed to ensure payment within three months, thereby upholding the appellant's rights under service law.