Second Marriage During Lifetime of First Wife Does Not Entitle Person to Family Pension: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court on 27 January 2026 delivered a significant ruling clarifying that a second wife is not eligible for family pension if the marriage was performed during the lifetime of the first wife. The Division Bench set aside an earlier order that had allowed the inclusion of the second wife as a nominee and allowed the appeal filed by the Accountant General, Tamil Nadu. Background of the Case…
