Journalism of Courage
pension
PENSION NEWS
‘Pay pension to widow’: Punjab and Haryana High Court notes man’s 17 years of ‘temporary’ service for payout
May 11, 2026 4:45 pm
The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected the contention that the services rendered before the employee’s regularisation cannot be counted towards qualifying service for the grant of pension benefits.
Stop ‘technical’ excuses, give disabled daughter pension: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court to SBI
April 26, 2026 6:46 pm
After 15 years of legal battle, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed SBI to grant family pension to disabled daughter and noted that she is not in a position to earn a living.
Maharashtra govt employees to go on strike over pension demands from April 21
April 17, 2026 10:10 pm
The promises made during the previous Eknath Shinde government’s tenure and the approved revised pension scheme have been completely ignored by the current government, the government employees have claimed.
Supreme Court settles Rs 1 crore payout for widow of doctor shot on duty, but clarifies ‘Governor's sanction’ rule
April 10, 2026 7:37 pm
While reducing the compensation to one crore, the Supreme Court noted that in the matter of award of an extraordinary pension, the sanction of the Governor is necessary.
Clear pension, DA arrears by April 30, High Court tells Punjab
March 13, 2026 4:12 pm
Says DA is a legally enforceable right; notes over 35,000 pensioners died while waiting for arrears.
Why Punjab and Haryana High Court said widows who marry their brother-in-law won't lose family pension
March 10, 2026 5:13 pm
Karewa marriage is not ‘remarriage’ under service rules, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled while restoring family pension rights to widows who marry their brother-in-law.
Old Pension Scheme unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account essential: PFRDA Chairperson Sivasubramanian Ramann
February 16, 2026 7:19 am
Chhattisgarh, after restarting the OPS, has returned to the NPS. Punjab, which had announced a reversal to the OPS, continues to contribute to the NPS, Ramann said.
‘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.
'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.
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.
Advertisement
Best of Express
Advertisement
Advertisement