Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Mukhya Mantri Kisan Yojna | Liberal Interpretation Covers Death During Crop-Saving Activity Even Without Official Duty : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that the Mukhya Mantri Kisan Yojna 2013 must be interpreted liberally to include accidental deaths during crop-saving activities, even if not part of official duties. The court awarded Rs. 5 lakh compensation to the farmer’s family, emphasizing the scheme’s protective intent for agricultural livelihoods.