Femida Begum & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(C) 7952/2023, CM APPL. 23575/2026, High Court of Delhi, order dated 23.04.2026, coram Anil Kshetarpal J. and Amit Mahajan J.; death-benefits/gratuity/pension/terminal dues/Department Insurance Fund of deceased employee Hasmuddin Khan; parents vs nominated widow (Respondent No.4); release of terminal benefits per applicable service rules and nomination; liberty to pursue independent claim before Civil Court; mandamus; Union of India respondents.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Respondent Nos.1 and 2 to release the terminal benefits of late Sh. Hasmuddin Khan in accordance with the applicable rules and the nomination on record; Petitioners left at liberty to pursue any independent claim before the competent Civil Court. ¶12