As per the case facts, the appellant is the widow of a temporary railway employee who passed away after nearly ten years of service. She sought a family pension from ... the date of his death, but her claim was initially dismissed by administrative and high court decisions, leading to her appeal to the Supreme Court. The question arose whether the appellant was entitled to family pension and death gratuity as a temporary railway servant's widow under the relevant pension rules. Finally, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the lower court orders. The Court directed the respondents to calculate and pay the arrears of family pension and regular family pension to the appellant within a specified period. Additionally, considering the appellant's lengthy litigation and the purpose of family pension, the Court awarded an ex-gratia amount to the appellant.