Justice for Ignatius' Mother: HC Rules Pension Denial Unjust

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that denying a family pension to the mother of a police constable killed in a Naxal attack is unjust. The court directed state authorities to reconsider her eligibility within six weeks, aligning rules with earlier legislation that allows pension transfer to the mother.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has deemed it 'highly unjust' to deny family pension to the 68-year-old mother of a police constable who died in a Naxal attack. The court directed the state government to resolve her case within six weeks.

Filed by Filisita Lakra, the petition sought readdress after her son's death led to pension cessation. The court observed discrepancies between the 1965 and 1963 rules governing pension allocations.

The High Court's verdict mandates the inclusion of amendments to grant her the pension, emphasizing fairness for all families of deceased police personnel.

(With inputs from agencies.)