‘Lackadaisical Approach’: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹20K Cost On Centre For Failing To Pay Pension To 96 -Yr-Old Freedom Fighter

Nupur Thapliyal

4 Nov 2023 11:00 AM IST

  • ‘Lackadaisical Approach’: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹20K Cost On Centre For Failing To Pay Pension To 96 -Yr-Old Freedom Fighter

    The Delhi High Court has imposed Rs. 20,000 cost on the Union Government for its lackadaisical approach and failure to pay “Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension” to a 96 years old freedom fighter, who participated in Quit India Movement and other movements associated with the country’s independence.Justice Subramonium Prasad said that the inaction of the Central Government is an insult to...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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