SANDEEP KAUR Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioners through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking directions to respondents to release them family pension.

(2.) Petitioner No.2 is minor son of petitioner No.1. They are claiming that they are entitled to family pension on account of death of Gaganpreet Singh i.e. husband of petitioner No.1. Gaganpreet Singh was working with Punjab Police Force as Constable. He died in a road accident on 8/2/2021. The petitioner is claiming family pension, however, respondent has informed her that she cannot be granted family pension because her mother-in-law is nominee in the service record of Gaganpreet Singh.

(3.) Learned State counsel submits that there is dispute between the petitioner and mother of deceased employee. Both sides have lodged their