A Punjab High Court ruled that a second wife of a deceased government employee is entitled to 100% of the family pension, rejecting the state’s attempt to cap it at 50%. The court found the state’s interpretation of pension rules unlawful, confirming the widow as the sole surviving spouse. This decision clarifies pension entitlements for surviving spouses.
A Punjab High Court ruled that a second wife of a deceased government employee is entitled to 100% of the family pension, rejecting the state’s attempt to cap it at 50%. The court found the state’s interpretation of pension rules unlawful, confirming the widow as the sole surviving spouse. This decision clarifies pension entitlements for surviving spouses.