The Allahabad High Court has held that an estranged wife who was dependent on her deceased husband is legally entitled to receive family pension, even if her name wasn’t included in the pension documents.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that bigamy is not recognized in Hindu law, and as such, a second wife is not entitled to a family pension if the first wife is still alive. The court’s decision highlights the legal limitations on claims made by a second wife.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that bigamy is not recognized in Hindu religion, and therefore, a second wife is not entitled to family pension if the first wife is alive. This decision reaffirms the legal stance against bigamy in Hinduism.
