Pension is the State's Duty, Not Charity, ₹1 Lakh Cost Imposed for Denying Widow's Pension for 12 Years: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling delivered on September 2, 2024, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana addressed the crucial issue of pension rights for widows in the case of Sujata Mehta v. Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Others (CWP-18682-2022). The Court emphasized the importance of timely disbursal of family pension and the responsibilities of statutory bodies in this regard. Background: Sujata Mehta, the petitioner, sought judicial intervention under Articles…
