SMT. SHIRAMABAI vs THE CAPTAIN RECORD OFFICER FOR O. I. C. RECORDS

The Supreme Court examined whether the appellants, claiming to be the widow and children of Late Subedar Pundalik Bhave, were entitled to pension benefits. The lower courts had reversed a declaration in their favor, leading to this appeal. The Court analyzed the validity of the marriage and the entitlement to pension, ultimately upholding the appellants' claim based on the evidence of marriage and legitimacy. The judgment emphasizes the importance of proper proof of marriage for pension claims in military service cases.