The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that parents are entitled to family pension if the widow of a deceased government employee remarries. The Court directed pension benefits for an 83-year-old mother of a BSF jawan.
NEW DELHI: 19th May: The Supreme Court of India has clearly said that all retired High Court judges – whether they were permanent judges or additional judges – must receive equal pension and other retirement benefits. This ruling aims to ensure that there is no unfair treatment among retired judges when it comes to pensions and post-retirement benefits.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing whether a stepmother can receive family pension from the Indian Air Force, having raised her stepson since childhood. The term “mother” is deemed broad, prompting a reassessment of current regulations. The case, initiated by Jayashree after her stepson’s death, questions existing legal precedents and could impact pension eligibility for stepmothers.
