Archive · 24 Dec 2025
High Court Grants Pension to Mother After 14 Years
A mother named Kalawati lost her son, Hari Har Mohan, who was a Sanskrit teacher.
He died in 2011, and she asked for financial help from the government.
The government said no because her husband gets a pension.
But the court said that's not fair and told the government to give her the money her son would have earned until he was supposed to retire.
The court also said she should get a family pension.
The government has to pay her with extra money for waiting, and if they wait too long, they have to pay even more.
Punjab and Haryana High Court granted pension to Kalawati, mother of deceased Sanskrit teacher Hari Har Mohan.
Hari Har Mohan died in 2011 while earning Rs 38,570, leaving his mother dependent on him.
Lower courts denied Kalawati's claim due to her husband's pension, but the High Court overturned this decision.
The High Court ruled that Kalawati's eligibility is governed by the Family Pension Scheme, 1964, which includes parents of unmarried deceased employees.
The court directed Haryana to pay arrears with 6% interest, increasing to 9% if payment is delayed beyond three months.
- Who
- Kalawati, mother of deceased Sanskrit teacher Hari Har Mohan
- What
- Punjab and Haryana High Court granted pension to Kalawati
- When
- Judgment delivered on December 22 (year not specified)
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- To provide financial assistance under Haryana Compassionate Assistance to the Dependents of Deceased Government Employees Rules, 2006
Government's Stance
Petitioners' Stance
Pension Commutation Discount Rate
Government's Stance
The government argued that the 2003 circular should not be struck down universally as it would affect many cases, including those where its validity had not been challenged.
Petitioners' Stance
The petitioners contested the 2003 circular that raised the discount rate from 4.75% to 8%, reducing the lump sum commutation value, causing significant financial loss.
- Plaintiff
- Kalawati
- Deceased Son
- Hari Har Mohan
- Occupation
- Sanskrit teacher
- Death Date
- October 11, 2011
- Last Drawn Salary
- Rs 38,570
- Husband's Pension
- Rs 15,475
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Judgment Date
- December 22 (year not specified)
Sources
14 years after teacher son’s death, Punjab and Haryana High Court grants pension to mother
‘Adopted son has the same rights’: Punjab and Haryana HC ends 19-year dispute, directs PSEB to release pension with interest
