‘Nata Vivah’ Recognised as Valid Marriage; Family Pension Directed to Deceased Government Employee’s Wife: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court delivered an important judgment recognizing Nata Vivah as a valid form of marriage for the purpose of family pension. The Court directed the State to grant family pension to a woman who had entered into a customary Nata Vivah marriage with a deceased government employee and was denied pension benefits earlier. Understanding Nata Vivah Practice The Court explained that Nata Vivah is a traditional practice followed in…