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‘Pension not bounty’: Calcutta High Court slams state for denying benefits to doctor’s widow after 22 years of service

February 14, 2026 1:24 pm

Calcutta High Court News: The Calcutta High Court said that the denial of pension without exploring lawful and equitable alternative reflects an arbitrary exercise of power.

Pension is a social welfare measure rendering socio- economic justice to those who in the hey-day of their life ceaselessly toiled for the employer, the Guahati High Court said.

'No bounty, grace': Gauhati High Court asks State to form panel over pension to PWD workers with 20 years service

February 05, 2026 12:24 pm

Assam PWD Workers Pension Case: The court was hearing a petition filed by 13 retired work-charged and muster roll employees of Assam’s public works department who were denied pension after putting in over two decades of service and dismissed their plea.

Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in pension reforms two decades back, now reverses course

January 09, 2026 12:38 pm

The Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will become effective January 1, 2027, if the DMK returns to power in the state. TAPS guarantees a pension of 50% of the last drawn monthly salary to all state employees retiring on or after January 1, 2027.

High Court grants relief to Punjab retirees over "discriminatory" 2003 pension discount rate hike. (File)

Punjab pensioners win battle against reduced lump sum payments as Punjab and Haryana HC limits scope of 2003 govt circular

December 24, 2025 2:00 pm

Punjab and Haryana HC provided relief restricted to the petitioners, without quashing the 2003 govt circular on pension commutation discount rate universally.

Telangana HC directs fast-tracking of pension process for former judge

December 20, 2025 10:21 am

Justice (retd) G Sri Devi stated she was receiving a paltry sum of Rs 17,440 towards pension each month, as against the entitlement of Rs 1,12,500 each month as basic pension.

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Knowledge Nugget: What is ‘Jeevan Pramaan’ or Digital Life Certificate? Here’s a quick overview for your UPSC exam

November 04, 2025 1:49 pm

Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Every November, pensioners across India are required to submit a life certificate to continue receiving their pensions. With the launch of the Digital Life Certificate or ‘Jeevan Pramaan’, how has this process been digitized? Take a quick look and go 'Beyond the nugget' to know about CPENGRAMS.

the life certificate for pensioners isn't just an optional exercise. It is a very important step contributing to your financial safety and preventing hassles.

Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025: Know how to submit online, check status, last date | Step-by-step guide

November 02, 2025 9:28 pm

Life Certificate for Pensioners 2025 Online submission process, status check, last date: There are at least a couple of ways of getting your life certificate from the comfort of your home.

Top 10 countries with the best pension systems for retirees

Global Pension Index 2025: Top 10 countries with the best pension systems: Where does India rank?

October 30, 2025 9:50 am

Global pension index 2025, Top 10 countries with the best pension systems for retirees: Singapore made history as the first Asian country to achieve an A-grade, listed among the best pension systems globally in 2025.

UPS or NPS? A police officer’s unexpected lesson in life and death

October 22, 2025 1:00 pm

For those who confront their mortality everyday, even a bureaucratic exercise can feel deeply personal

The proposal will be tabled at the Cabinet meeting, presided over by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Thursday.

4 months on, Punjab Cabinet to meet today, hiking acid attack victims’ pension on agenda

February 13, 2025 9:56 am

The Cabinet will be meeting after over four months, consequently about 150 agendas are waiting for its consideration.

PENSION VIDEOS

Differently-abled protest against PWD in Chennai

February 08, 2016 10:30 am

Chennai, Feb 08 (ANI): More than 300 differently-abled people protested outside the Public Work Department (PWD) office in Chennai on Monday, demanding better amenities and pension for people with 40% disability. They also demanded probe into the misuse 3% reservations, which was given to the differently-abled people. They have decided to carry on the protest till their pleas are heard.

EXPLAINED: One Rank One Pension

July 16, 2015 11:45 am

One rank, one pension (OROP) for military veterans was one of the first public promises made by Narendra Modi in his campaign which immediately won him the support of a majority of veterans in the country.