GEETA MISHRA vs SIDHO KANHU MURMU UNIVERSITY

The Supreme Court reversed the Jharkhand High Court's decision regarding the applicability of a Scheme for retired employees of Sidho Kanhu Murmu University. The court held that the benefit of the Scheme was only available to those who had not exercised their option prior to death, and since the appellant's husband had already exercised his option, she was not entitled to a second chance. The judgment clarified the interpretation of the Scheme and upheld the Single Judge's ruling in favor of the appellant, restoring her entitlement to the benefits.