This document contains the full judgement for the case of Raj Bala vs. State of Haryana and Others, heard by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana. The case centres on the eligibility of an adopted child for family pension, specifically challenging the rule that adoption must occur before the retiree's date of retirement. The judgement discusses discrimination and arbitrariness in such rules, referencing previous legal precedents. This PDF is useful for legal professionals, adopted individuals, and government employees dealing with pension rights.