Second wife denied family pension even after first wife’s death; what court said
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a second wife is entitled to the full family pension of a deceased government employee. The court rejected the state's attempt to cap the pension at 50 percent, affirming the widow's right to the total amount.
Why it matters
This legal precedent clarifies pension rights for surviving spouses in cases of remarriage, impacting administrative policy.
Second wife denied family pension even after first wife’s death; here’s what high court said - The Times of India
Objective reporting on a court ruling and legal interpretation.
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