Indian Courts Uphold Benefits for Families of Armed Forces Personnel in Two Cases
Two recent court rulings in India have upheld benefits for families of deceased or discharged armed forces personnel. The Gauhati High Court ordered the CRPF to pay ex gratia compensation to a constable's widow who died after duty hours, emphasizing a broad interpretation of 'on duty.' Meanwhile, the Kerala High Court upheld a disability pension for the widow of an Army man discharged for schizophrenia, stressing liberal interpretation of social security laws and placing the burden of proof on authorities denying benefits.