STATE OF BIHAR vs MEERA TIWARY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order directing the State of Bihar to finalize the family pension for the deceased employee, Amardeo Tiwari, based on his notional salary at retirement as per the applicable service rules. The Court emphasized the obligation of the State to ensure timely payment of retiral benefits, reinforcing the principle that delays in such payments can lead to contempt of court. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's directive for compliance within three weeks.