Edla Buchaiah Allias Pichaiah, v. Govt.Of India
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition challenging the non-sanction of Freedom Fighters Pension, the single-judge High Court held that since the applicant (widow) has not filed an independent application to claim the pension, the court which lacks jurisdiction to act on behalf of the petitioner, and disposed of the writ petition. Liberty to file application was granted.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of; liberty granted to petitioner to present pension application before competent authority.