The Madras High Court ruled that a stepson is not entitled to family pension under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. The Court held that family pension is a statutory benefit available only to persons falling within the Rules’ definition of “family,” unlike gratuity nominations.
Mumbai, March 13– The Bombay High Court on Thursday ruled that Pushpa Ganediwala, former High Court judge, is entitled to receive pension equivalent to that of a High Court judge. This comes after her demotion and resignation following controversial judgments related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
