Family Pension Not Subject To Testamentary Disposition, Husband Cannot Exclude Wife And Children Through Application: Kerala High Court

In a recent judgment delivered by the Kerala High Court, the issue of whether family pension qualifies as part of an employee’s estate, and whether an employee can exclude their spouse or dependents from receiving it, was addressed. The case, Union of India vs. S. Sathikumari Amma, revolved around the rights of the wife of a deceased retired postal assistant, Gopalakrishna Pillai, in receiving family pension. Background of the Case…