LAXMI BAI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that once an employee is regularized in service, as was the case with the appellant's husband in 1972, there is no requirement for further screening for regularization, even if he passed away before the screening in 1977. The Court reversed the Rajasthan High Court's decision, affirming that the appellant is entitled to all consequential benefits, including family pension, due to her husband's prior regularization. The respondents were directed to ensure payment of the family pension within three months.