#second wife rights

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a second wife is entitled to an equal share of family pension if she provided long-term care to the deceased, despite not being the nominee. The judgment clarifies that pension rights under the Family Pension Rules override nomination disputes, ensuring equitable distribution among legal heirs under the Hindu Succession Act.

Madras High Court rules that a second wife and her children are entitled to a legal heir certificate if the first wife predeceased the husband, striking down arbitrary administrative rejections. The judgment reinforces that succession rights are determined by the validity of marriage and survivorship, not bureaucratic discretion.