Summary:
After his death, the widow was made to understand by some people that the second wife was entitled to family pension since she was the one staying with her husband. Following a complaint, the second wife’s pension was stopped, but the widow was asked to get a court order for the release of her pension. While the widow deposed before the court of inquiry, the other woman did not appear. The court of inquiry opined that the widow was the legal and real claimant whereas the other woman had fraudulently claimed the pension. When things did not move, the widow was forced to file a petition in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandimandir, following which her pension was released this month..