Deepak Singh vs Union Of India & Anr

ik-114852080 Delhi High Court 23 February 2026 • 10 min read

Judges (2)

Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora Coram V. Kameswar Rao Delivered

Counsel (3)

Krishan N. Rana Counsel Petitioner Manisha Agrawal Narain Counsel Respondent Nipun Jain Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Union of India Respondent Deepak Singh Petitioner

Case Significance

Deepak Singh vs Union Of India & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-114852080). Son of a deceased government employee sought determination and release of retirement pension, widow pension, and family pension. The Court dismissed the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish his father's entitlement to pension and noting that a son is not entitled to family pension beyond the age of 25 years. The bench comprised Justices Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora and V. Kameswar Rao. The judgment was delivered by Justice V. Kameswar Rao. Counsel appearing: Krishan N. Rana (counsel for petitioner), Manisha Agrawal Narain (counsel for respondent), Nipun Jain (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Son of a deceased government employee sought determination and release of retirement pension, widow pension, and family pension. The Court dismissed the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish his father's entitlement to pension and noting that a son is not entitled to family pension beyond the age of 25 years.

What was the outcome of Deepak Singh vs Union Of India & Anr?

Son of a deceased government employee sought determination and release of retirement pension, widow pension, and family pension. The Court dismissed the petition, finding the petitioner failed to esta...

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