Rajasthan HC Grants Family Pension to 'Nata Marriage' Woman, Rejects State's Plea

• The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a woman in a 'Nata marriage' is entitled to family pension after her husband's death.
• Ram Pyari Suman, 60, sought family pension after her husband, retired government employee Pooran Lal Saini, passed away.
• The state government initially rejected the claim, arguing 'Nata marriage' is a contract, not a legal marriage, and Suman was only recorded as a 'Nata wife'.
• Justice Ashok Kumar Jain's single bench directed authorities to release the pension, citing Saini's admission in Family Court 20 years prior as proof of their marital relationship.
• This landmark decision is seen as a victory for justice, ensuring women's legal rights and equality within traditional systems like Nata marriage.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan High Court upholds family pension rights for women in 'Nata marriage', rejecting state's contractual argument.