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Second wife denied family pension even after first wife’s death; what court said

A Punjab woman, the second wife of a deceased government employee, has won a legal battle for her full family pension. The High Court ruled she is entitled to 100% of the pension, rejecting the state’s claim to cap it at 50%. The court found the state’s interpretation of rules was incorrect, as she was the sole surviving widow.

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