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Woman performing ‘krewa’ not entitled to widow pension: Punjab and Haryana high court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that 'krewa' marriage, while socially accepted, holds no legal standing. The court upheld the Haryana government's decision to revoke a widow's pension after she entered into a krewa marriage. The court clarified that social security benefits are contingent on eligibility and can be revoked upon disqualification.

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